1 Arrested in Parking Lot Shootout That Killed Tourist
BANGKOK — Police said Tuesday a man is in custody for his alleged involvement in a deadly gang shootout that left a foreign tourist dead in downtown Bangkok.
Malaysian PM Rallies for Successor, Former Foe Anwar
PORT DICKSON, Malaysia — Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is campaigning for his designated successor and former foe Anwar Ibrahim, urging voters to support...
Govt Bans Overnight Stays on Similan Islands
BANGKOK — Tourists are not allowed to stay overnight on the Similan Islands from Tuesday on, the conservation department announced.
Jaw, Skin Found at Park Where 12 Were Charged With Poaching
KANCHANABURI — Park rangers on Monday night discovered more severed animal parts inside a national park where a dozen people – among them a government official – were charged with poaching last week.
Airport Immigration Head Transferred for Demanding ‘Tips’
BANGKOK — The police officer in charge of border control at one of Bangkok’s international airports was removed and placed under investigation for allegedly extorting bribes from Chinese tourists, the immigration commander said Monday.
One Championship Lands More Investment, Tops $250 Million
One Championship says it has closed a USD$166 million financing round led by Sequoia Capital, pushing the Asian mixed martial arts promotion's total capital...
Three Thai Tennis Chair Umpires Banned for Life
LONDON — Three chair umpires from Thailand have been banned for life from tennis after being found guilty of match-fixing and betting offenses.
City Hall Pledges 88M Baht to Renovate Khaosan
BANGKOK — A Bangkok deputy governor said Sunday he would propose an 88 million baht budget to renovate Khaosan Road and make it more “pleasant” for visitors.
Police: Fish-Trap Robber Arrested in Udon Thani
UDON THANI — With a fish trap over one arm, machete in hand, and balaclava over his face, a man robbed four spots within one week – until police arrested him Sunday.
Mahidol Becomes Top Thai Uni in Times 2019 Global Rankings
BANGKOK — Five Thai universities are among the world’s top 1,000 according to this year’s Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Mahidol University ranked the...
