Japanese Man Crying at Temple, Claiming to Seek ‘Atonement’
A Japanese man was detained by police in northeastern Thailand after he was found crying inside a Buddhist temple, claiming he had come to atone for his sins while awaiting trial in a theft case,
German Tourists Arrested Over $6,250 Chiang Mai Hotel Damage
Thai police have arrested two German tourists accused of vandalizing a hotel room in Chiang Mai and fleeing without paying, causing damage estimated at more than 200,000 baht ($6,250).
Unidentified Man Detained in Khao Yai for Questioning
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — Authorities in Thailand’s Khao Yai National Park have detained a man of unknown nationality after he was found inside the protected...
Elderly Foreign Man Dies After Fall at Home in Chiang Mai
An elderly foreign man has died after apparently slipping while getting dressed and striking his head on a bed at his home, local authorities said.
Drunken Christmas Brawl Leaves Foreigner Injured in Pattaya
PATTAYA — A foreign tourist was injured in a drunken brawl early on Christmas Day after a confrontation outside a beer bar in Pattaya,...
Spanish Family Escapes as Rental Car Explodes in Mae Hong Son
A Spanish family of four narrowly escaped a life-threatening ordeal Tuesday afternoon when their rental vehicle burst into flames on a winding mountain road in northern Thailand.
Consumer Caution Limits New Year Travel and Spending in Thailand
More than 80% of Thais remain undecided or have no plans to travel during the New Year holiday period, reflecting continued caution amid economic uncertainty,
Run No More: “Kan Vellfire” Gunman Caught on Koh Chang
TRAT - Police have arrested the suspect known as “Kan Vellfire,” accused of shooting the driver of a sedan on the Si Rat Expressway,...
Police Arrest Thai Wife and Employees Over Killing German Husband
Police have arrested Thai woman and two others over the killing of her German husband at their home, authorities said.
Thai Air Force Confirms Deep Strike on Cambodian Weapons Depot in Battambang
BANGKOK — The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) confirmed it carried out a deep airstrike on a Cambodian military weapons depot in Battambang province...
