Lawyers: Don’t deal with unhappy former owners in foreclosure sales after woman is gunned down
Police this week only convinced the irate elderly man to surrender by promising him access to key media programmes to vent his point of view… Read More ›
Crime
Brit’s killer safe in Oslo and will not be extradited to Thailand with local police taking on the case
A frail and ill Roger Bullman, after a nightmare of nearly four years on the run, is recovering in Oslo with his family while police… Read More ›
Suspected Canadian hired killer extradited back to Thailand to face trial for premeditated murder
There appear to be no assurances, at least publicly known at this point, concerning the death penalty with the judge in Alberta at the end… Read More ›
Police task force wants criminal charges to be pursued against a former senator for child abuse
Ex-Senator vigorously denies any wrongdoing claiming that he acted to protect the children in his care by keeping them from danger by disciplining them. He… Read More ›
Bullman, the Norwegian killer and fugitive from Thai justice lands in Oslo on a false name and passport
Killer is believed to have been lying low in a Southeast Asian country since he was last seen at the Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi. His… Read More ›
Killer of former bar girl in Pattaya claims he was attacked by the young woman with a glass shard
The woman’s decomposing body was found on May 20th last at an apartment complex on Soi Buakhao in the heart of Pattaya when residents complained… Read More ›
Smartphone betrays gang who robbed Chinese tourists in early May as police nab them in Sa Kaeo
The Chonburi police chief was happy to close the case file. He told reporters that the gang had spent the ฿400,000 taken in the raid… Read More ›
Attorney General to have final say on prosecution in court for money laundering of Senator Upakit
Crime, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Senator may be on the verge of being prosecuted for money laundering and other offences if the country’s Attorney General gives the say-so following a… Read More ›
Family of Chinese businessman threaten to lynch suspects and refuse to believe prostitution story
Crime, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Police were told by the killer that the 43-year-old man had repeatedly engaged the services of underage 17-year-old prostitute Nong Fai from Satun province and… Read More ›
Crazed Pole denied bail before a Bangkok court charged with the murder of Ukrainian girlfriend
Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
The 25-year-old man had arrived with his 27-year-old girlfriend Arona Shevchenko on April 29th as tourists. Both were staying at an upmarket condominium on Sathorn… Read More ›
Am Cyanide touched by the evil of online gambling sites where she lost as much as ฿1 million a day
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
A key issue for police, at this stage, in the final stages of the investigation aside from getting the alleged serial killer to confess, amid… Read More ›
Murder of Ukrainian woman being investigated in Bangkok as police nab Polish boyfriend at border
Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Polish man fled the apartment after it appears he lost the nerve to dismember his girlfriend’s corpse. He then tried to inveigle a confused taxi… Read More ›
Unlikely rags to riches convict star arrested again in Thailand over online gambling promotion
Crime, Culture, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Mr Panya rose to fame in a classic movie, based on a bestselling book, about the hard time spent in some of Thailand’s most notorious… Read More ›
Alleged cyanide killer’s lawyer off the case as police and key witness meet Am Cyanide in prison on Saturday
Crime, Culture, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Am Cyanide was served a 15th warrant and charged in prison on Tuesday for premeditated murder related to a case going back to 2015. On… Read More ›
British man warns foreigners in Pattaya after ฿900k Rolex is stolen from his condo by a woman
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Mark Brown filed a report hours later at Pattaya Police Station with the help of a 38-year-old Thai friend. He told police that the valuable… Read More ›
Crackdown on foreign tourism abuses with police in hotspots targeting Chinese and Russian gangs
Crime, Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
The crackdown involves targeting firms licensed in the foreign tourism sector run by foreigners that are not on a pre-approved list while police in tourist… Read More ›
Two arrested after gang used woman planted at a party to gain access to home of Chinese visitors
Crime, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
A rapid and quick-thinking response by police investigators, when notified of the armed robbery, led to all members of the gang being quickly tracked down… Read More ›
Am’s ex police officer husband bailed, visits her in jail, wants her to confess to the serial poisoning murders
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Police are reported to have interviewed former Police Lieutenant Colonel Withoon’s concubine in recent days who gave what was described as useful testimony to the… Read More ›
Crackdown on crime wave against Chinese tourists in Bangkok as concerns also raised on cannabis
Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
The Royal Thai Police has launched a campaign to root out dangerous criminal elements from among the growing number of Chinese visitors with the screening… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Move Forward’s ‘Government of Hope’ coalition delivers a programme promising a new charter
May 22, 2023
Thailand’s proposed ‘government of hope’
Jatuporn warns Pheu Thai may be turned as he predicts a political impasse. Should wait for 2024
May 21, 2023
The surprise election result has raised the stakes in
Family of Chinese businessman threaten to lynch suspects and refuse to believe prostitution story
May 20, 2023
Police were told by the killer that the 43-year-old
Phuket speedboat involved in Tuesday’s accident was seaworthy but charges may still be filed
May 19, 2023
Accident is a timely reminder of the need for tighter
Pita, Move Forward and seven other parties meet in Bangkok and come out smiling, ready to govern
May 18, 2023
The right noises are being heard with growing support,
Closer ties between Bangkok and Shanghai hailed with recent visit of powerful Chinese Mayor
May 16, 2023
A top Thai official sees stronger links between China
Unlikely rags to riches convict star arrested again in Thailand over online gambling promotion
May 15, 2023
Mr Panya rose to fame in a classic movie, based on a
Move Forward Party’s good election result leaves uncertainty as to who will form the next government
May 14, 2023
The results were good news for the Bhumjaithai Party
Alleged cyanide killer’s lawyer off the case as police and key witness meet Am Cyanide in prison on Saturday
May 13, 2023
Am Cyanide was served a 15th warrant and charged in
Army chief says there is ‘zero’ chance of another coup in Thailand and wants to see positive change
May 12, 2023
Royal Thai Army Commander-in-chief emphasised the
Ukrainian boy flown to Bangkok as family and supporters raise ฿3 million to help fund his medical care
May 12, 2023
Cost of intensive care treatment runs at ฿130,000
Move Forward leader denies claims he held shares in media company barring him as a Bangkok MP
May 10, 2023
Allegations against the Move Forward Party leader, if
Crackdown on foreign tourism abuses with police in hotspots targeting Chinese and Russian gangs
May 8, 2023
The crackdown involves targeting firms licensed in the
Dark predictions as the opposition parties look set to sweep to power in next weekend’s General Election
May 8, 2023
Video clip paints a sombre picture of the
Move Forward Party surging in the polls as the General Election campaign enters its final week
May 7, 2023
Polls show the current ruling Palang Pracharat Party
Thailand: you can leave but you must pay ฿1,000 more. Departures tax hailed as the kiss of death
May 6, 2023
The new levy is being proposed by the Revenue
Two arrested after gang used woman planted at a party to gain access to home of Chinese visitors
May 5, 2023
A rapid and quick-thinking response by police
