Pattaya Police Arrest A Ladyboy For Snatching Russian Tourists
The arrest of a ladyboy, Watcharapong Ponphan, 27, of Buriram province, for stealing two gold necklaces valued more than 25,000 baht from a Russian...
10,000 Illegal Signs Removed: Bangkok Governor
BANGKOK — From every roadside they beckon, green and white signs directing people to destinations large and small. Near every recent condo, sign spinners ply their attention-grabbing craft.
Collector Offers 10,000 Baht For Faceless Rama X Coins
BANGKOK — An antique collector said Tuesday he’s willing to pay up to 10,000 baht for each misprinted 1-baht coin minted under the current monarch.
Angelina Jolie Files for Divorce From Brad Pitt
NEW YORK — Angelina Jolie Pitt has filed for divorce from Brad Pitt, bringing an end to what began as the world's most tabloid headline-generating romance before morphing into a glamorous engine of family and philanthropy.
‘No Immediate Plan’ to Permit More Foreigners Into Thailand
BANGKOK — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday said there is currently no plan to expand the list of foreigners allowed to enter the country, including retirees with homes and families in Thailand.
SKorean Ship Detained for Allegedly Providing Oil to NKorea
SEOUL, South Korea — A South Korean ship is being held at a domestic port over suspicions that it illegally provided oil to heavily sanctioned North Korea, Seoul officials said Wednesday.
Banana Boats, Parasails Banned From Samet Beaches
KOH SAMET — The sight of beach-goers bouncing along the surf atop a large, yellow inflatable may be a thing of the past.
A reshuffle...
‘Siam Mafia’ Punching Rampage Ends in Arrest
BANGKOK — “Do you know who I am?” a very angry man asked again and again in videos filmed of him harassing people throughout Bangkok.
Phuket Police Chase A Ramming Car Across The District
On August 13, Phuket police officers from Cherng Talay Police Station, Phuket Immigration Police, and Phuket Tourist Police chased after a suspicious car and...
Taliban Suicide Bomber Kills 11 Outside Pakistani Court
PESHAWAR, Pakistan — A suicide bomber attacked the entrance to a court in northwestern Pakistan on Monday, killing 11 people, police said.
