Prosecutors Seek Resentencing for Erik and Lyle Menendez in 1989 Killings of Their Parents
Erik and Lyle Menendez still have a long way to go before they can walk out of prison, even though the Los Angeles County district attorney has recommended their life-without-parole sentences
Taxi Driver Apologies After Stabbing Aussie Passenger in Bangkok
Police arrested a taxi driver who stabbed an Australian tourist passenger with a cutter after an argument over car damage payment escalated.
Legal Conflict Over Luxury Villas Demolition on Koh Samui
Thai authorities have encountered more obstacles this week in enforcing administrative action to demolish a luxury villa project on Koh Samui, Surat Thani Province.
Tropical Storm Battering Philippines Leaves At Least 24 People Dead
Widespread flooding and landslides set off by a tropical storm in the northeastern Philippines on Thursday left at least 24 people dead, swept away cars
Thai Private Island “Koh Kham” Listed for Sale at 1.8 Billion Baht
A social media announcement about the sale of "Koh Kham" island in Trat province for 1.8 billion baht ($53.2 million) has created a buzz. Local officials confirm this is a genuine sale
China Has Deported a VW Executive for Allegedly Using Drugs While in Thailand
A senior executive for Volkswagen in China has been deported for allegedly using cocaine and marijuana while on vacation in Thailand, according to Chinese authorities and German media reports.
Pakistani Men Arrested for Forcing Herbal Sales to Indian Tourists in Pattaya
Authorities raided a store in Pattaya after Indian tourists reported being forced to buy overpriced herbal products under threats of violence.
Giant Fish Thought To Be Extinct Is Spotted in the Mekong River
A huge fish in the Mekong River thought to be extinct has been spotted three times in recent years. The giant salmon carp is like a symbol of the Mekong region,” said Chheana Chhut, a researcher at the Inland Fisheries Research
Cross-Province Chase Ends in an Indonesian 1M Baht Theft Arrest
Police have arrested an Indonesian thief who stole 1 million baht in cash from a pickup truck shortly after the owner had withdrawn it from the bank.
Thai Industries Call for Stricter Regulation of Foreign E-commerce Platforms
Private sector concerns have emerged about foreign e-commerce businesses dumping product prices, making Thai businesses unable to compete. Therefore, they propose that the government implement regulations
