Norwegian Found Hanged in Full View in Pattaya
PATTAYA — Residents of Pattaya city were shocked to find a man hanging from the side of a tall building Wednesday morning. The post Norwegian Found Hanged in Full View in Pattaya appeared first on...
View ArticleGun, Noose, Suicide Lead Theories About Pattaya Morning Horror
PATTAYA — Police say a Norwegian man found hanged from atop a highrise in Pattaya city center this morning most likely committed suicide. The post Gun, Noose, Suicide Lead Theories About Pattaya...
View ArticleCourt Acquits Redshirt Ex-Con of 112
BANGKOK — The court on Wednesday cleared a man convicted in a bomb plot of defaming the royal family, citing insufficient evidence. The post Court Acquits Redshirt Ex-Con of 112 appeared first on...
View ArticlePheu Thai Splintering to Win in 2019: Jatuporn
BANGKOK — Not one but four Pheu Thai parties will run in the upcoming election, an arrangement the group’s leader says is the only way to victory. The post Pheu Thai Splintering to Win in 2019:...
View ArticleKing to Lead Return of ‘Bike for Dad’
BANGKOK — His Majesty the King is set to lead thousands of cyclists in an epic bike ride across town again in December. The post King to Lead Return of ‘Bike for Dad’ appeared first on Khaosod English.
View ArticleActivist Protests Higher Salaries for Generals
BANGKOK — A transparency activist on Friday slammed plans to increase salaries for top military brass. The post Activist Protests Higher Salaries for Generals appeared first on Khaosod English.
View ArticleSingapore Passes ASEAN Gavel – and Garland – to Thailand
BANGKOK — As the new chair of ASEAN, Thailand will promote mutual respect and shared benefits for its 10 member nations, junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha said at a handover ceremony Thursday. The post...
View Article‘Three Friends’ Join Pro-Junta Party, Say Charter Favors Them
BANGKOK — A key member of a political party linked to the military government said Sunday it’s confident in a victory at the polls because the constitution was written in its favor. The post ‘Three...
View ArticleThai, Foreign Cops to Hold Concert at Asiatique
BANGKOK — If you see cops descending on Asiatique this weekend, don’t worry – they aren’t out to catch any visa violators, but to serenade you with their music. The post Thai, Foreign Cops to Hold...
View ArticleJunta-Linked Party Retracts Vow to Clinch Supermajority
BANGKOK — A leader of a pro-junta political party said Tuesday he didn’t really mean it when he predicted winning 70 percent of the lower house in the next election. The post Junta-Linked Party...
View ArticleSuspect Cries Snake, Locks Cop in Cell and Runs (Video)
AYUTTHAYA — A suspected drug dealer fooled a cop into looking for a nonexistent snake in his cell before locking him up and dashing out for a brief moment of freedom early this morning, police said...
View ArticleProsecutor Among Trio Jailed for Massive Rhino Horn Caper
BANGKOK — A court Tuesday convicted two women of smuggling 173 million baht worth of rhino horns past airport security and a high-ranking official who vouched for their luggage. The post Prosecutor...
View ArticleCoronation Date Up to King, Prayuth Says
BANGKOK — Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha said Tuesday the date of His Majesty’s coronation ceremony is entirely up to him. The post Coronation Date Up to King, Prayuth Says appeared first on Khaosod...
View ArticlePrawit ‘Very Disappointed’ by General Joining Anti-Junta Party
BANGKOK — Deputy junta chairman Prawit Wongsuwan expressed his disappointment Wednesday at an army general who signed up with a political party opposing his regime. The post Prawit ‘Very Disappointed’...
View ArticleKing to Rehearse Big Ride Friday at BKK Airport
BANGKOK — His Majesty the King will bike around a track at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Friday ahead of a mass cycling event he will lead next month, according to the government. The post King to Rehearse...
View ArticleNation Gears Up for Full-Blown Loy Krathong (Photos)
BANGKOK — After a two year hiatus, the river lantern festival of Loy Krathong is making a comeback in its blazing glory this evening. The post Nation Gears Up for Full-Blown Loy Krathong (Photos)...
View ArticlePolice Still Clueless to Whereabouts of ‘Boss Red Bull’
Police have yet to determine the whereabouts of the fugitive scion of an energy drink empire accused of killing a policeman six years ago, a spokesman said Thursday. The post Police Still Clueless to...
View ArticleParliament Approves Draft Weed Law Unanimously
BANGKOK — The interim parliament unanimously approved Friday the first draft of a bill to legalize medical use of cannabis and kratom. The post Parliament Approves Draft Weed Law Unanimously appeared...
View ArticleKing Opens Cycling Track at BKK Airport (Photos)
BANGKOK — His Majesty the King on Friday inaugurated and cycled on a track at Suvarnabhumi Airport. The post King Opens Cycling Track at BKK Airport (Photos) appeared first on Khaosod English.
View ArticleDrunken Knife Brawl Between Monks Leaves Both Bloodied
ANG THONG — Two monks were sent to hospital after an alcohol-fueled knife fight broke out late Friday night, police said. The post Drunken Knife Brawl Between Monks Leaves Both Bloodied appeared first...
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