Celebrity Wild Elephant Probe Over Suspected Gunshot Wounds
A local politician is accused of threatening to use “Plai Biang Lek” to drive elephants out of the area. The head of Khao Yai National Park calls in veterinarians to examine t
Thailand Busts Major Drug Ring with 2.4-Ton Crystal Meth at Sea
Thai authorities have intercepted nearly 2.4 tons of crystal methamphetamine with an estimated international street value exceeding $91 million USD during a maritime smuggling
iPhone Saves Life in Crossbow Attack by Drunk Norwegian on Koh Samui
Police in Surat Thani have arrested a 56-year-old Norwegian man suspected of firing at a crossbow at a fellow tourist while heavily intoxicated. The victim's iPhone Mini took the hit, likely saving her life.
Elderly Latvian Drug Smuggler Intercepted at Bangkok Airport
Thai authorities arrested a 71-year-old Latvian man attempting to smuggle approximately 3 kilograms of heroin through Suvarnabhumi Airport while in transit from Laos to Malaysia.
Dutch Tourist Found Dead in Ayutthaya Hotel Room
A 54-year-old Dutch tourist was found dead in his hotel room in Thailand's ancient capital city of Ayutthaya on Sunday afternoon, just as he was scheduled to check out after a three-day stay.
US Strikes 3 Iranian Nuclear Sites, Inserting Itself Into Israel’s War with Iran
The United States attacked three sites in Iran early Sunday, inserting itself into Israel’s war aimed at destroying the country’s nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe that prompted fears of a wider regional conflict
Myanmar Worker Cries During Russian Shisha Bar Raid on Koh Phangan
A Myanmar woman broke down in tears during a police raid on a cannabis shop that was illegally serving shisha to tourists, fearing deportation
Korean Loan Sharks Jump from Chonburi Villa During Police Raid
What began as a rescue mission to save an alleged kidnapping victim turned into a major bust when Chonburi police raided a luxury villa and discovered 22 South Koreans operating an international illegal lending ring.
Newcomer Wins 20-Year Concession for Bangkok’s Central Terminal
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) board has awarded the 20-year trading concession for 47,675 square metres of space at Krungthep Aphiwat Central Terminal to PGWR Consortium, a new player in the sector.
Nestlé Legal Dispute Transferred to Specialized IP Court
The President of the Court of Appeal for Specialized Cases has ordered the transfer of a legal dispute involving Nestlé and the Mahagitsiri family from Minburi Civil Court to the Central Intellectual Property
