Police Show off Seizures of Meth, Heroin, Marijuana
BANGKOK — Police on Tuesday announced three large seizures of illegal drugs, including 10 million methamphetamine pills and 37 kilograms (81 pounds) of heroin...
Banking Coming in October to Every 7-Eleven
BANGKOK — Twenty-million bank customers will be able to make basic transactions at all 7-Eleven stores when a pilot banking program launches next month.
Army Commander Threatens Families of Southern Militants
PATTANI — Some residents in the southern province of Pattani say they’re intimidated by an ongoing army search for suspected separatists behind a recent deadly attack.
Construction Firm, Developer Face Charges in Bangkok Underpass Drowning
BANGKOK — An investigation into the drowning death of a woman in a Bangkok underpass continued Tuesday as police move closer to filing charges against those responsible.
Chiang Rai Soldiers Told to Keep Uniforms Out of Profile Pics
CHIANG RAI — An army unit in the north recently announced a policy its commander hopes will protect the military’s politically neutral image: no uniforms in online profile pictures.
Coca-Cannabis? Coke Analyzes Cannabis in Wellness Drinks
The Coca-Cola Company said Monday it is "closely watching" the expanding use of a cannabis element in drinks, another sign cannabis and cannabis-infused products...
Experts Air New Concerns About UN Response to Myanmar Crisis
GENEVA — U.N.-backed investigators who examined a crackdown by Myanmar security forces that caused hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims to flee to neighboring...
iPhone Takes Bullet For Cop in Pattaya Gun Battle
PATTAYA — A Pattaya cop almost took one to the hip during a restaurant shootout with a big-time gangster – if not for his...
New Era in Virtual Reality Therapy for Common Phobias
Dick Tracey didn’t have to visit a tall building to get over his fear of heights. He put on a virtual reality headset.
Sidewalk Moto Jockeys Fined 1.65M Baht: City Hall
BANGKOK — Over 1.65 million baht in fines have been collected from people illegally riding motorcycles on city sidewalks during the past two months, City Hall said Monday.
