Woman courier cleared of drug smuggling in Japan returns home A Thai woman courier suspected of smuggling drugs into Japan has returned to Thailand after convincing Japanese prosecutors she was unaware that crystal methamphetamine was hidden in coffee sachets in a package she carried for a client.   Read Full Story read more

Suspect who exposed serial-murders gang now in witness protection A murder suspect who told police there may be additional victims of the gang that killed two Russian siblings and a Thai family of three has been placed under witness protection, according to an informed source. Read Full Story read more

Government outlines new plans to tackle Thailand’s economic malaise as the current account deteriorates Thailand launches its biggest investment drive in years as the baht hits a 15-month low, trade and current account deficits surge, imports overwhelm record exports… Read More › The post Government outlines new plans to tackle Thailand’s economic malaise as the… read more

Ex Justice Minister says credible evidence is all that is needed to refer 229 cases for Senate collusion Thawee warns the Election Commission is “not a court” as pressure mounts to send the Senate collusion probe to the Supreme Court. More than 229… Read More › The post Ex Justice Minister says credible evidence is… read more

Pattaya Horror as murder of two Russian siblings exposes dark-hearted criminal gang who killed people for kicks Five murders, two hidden graves and four suspects. Police say confessions to the murders of Russian siblings Diana Nazimova, 22, and Roman Nazimov, 17, led… Read More › The post Pattaya Horror as murder of two Russian siblings… read more

No leniency for killers says Prime Minister who flew to Pattaya on Saturday and apologised to Russians Five linked murders, two recently released ex-prisoners and a possible death penalty. PM Anutin flew to Pattaya, apologised to the Russian people, said the slain… Read More › The post No leniency for killers says Prime Minister who… read more

New cannabis control law expected to be brought to cabinet. It will control and outlaw recreational use Thailand’s cannabis free-for-all faces its biggest challenge yet as ministers prepare a landmark law restricting use to medicine, enforcing nationwide licensing, banning promotion and introducing… Read More › The post New cannabis control law expected to be brought… read more

Pattaya Mayor Visits Beach Area to Boost Officers’ Morale in Joint Crackdown on Illegal Parking The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya Mayor “Beer” of Pattaya City on Saturday inspected the beachfront area to encourage and support local officials, civil servants and municipal employees engaged in a coordinated operation to regulate vehicle parking. The mayor joined forces… read more

Former Partner of Main Suspect in Five Pattaya Area Murders Speaks Out, Shares Chat Logs and Police Report Alleging Abuse and Violent Threats, Pong’s Extensive Criminal History Revealed The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya- A woman who previously had a close relationship with the man known as “Ai Pong”, the main suspect in the shocking case… read more

Prime Minister Anutin Rushes to Pattaya Area Over Shocking Murders of Russian Siblings and Thai Family The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- CHONBURI, Thailand — Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has traveled to the Pattaya area on Saturday afternoon to personally follow the investigation into the deaths of two Russian siblings and three members of a Thai family,… read more

Pattaya Mayor Expresses Condolences Over Huai Yai Murders That Claimed Five Lives of Thai Family and Young Russian Siblings, Calls for Stronger Safety Measures The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- PATTAYA, Thailand Pattaya City Mayor Poramese Ngampichet has expressed profound sorrow over the recent shocking murders in the Huai Yai subdistrict that claimed the lives of five… read more

Anutin Follows Up on Five Shocking Murders in Huai Yai, Orders Expanded Probe and Additional Questioning of One Suspect The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- CHONBURI, Thailand Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Saturday inspected crime scenes and visited Huai Yai Police Station to monitor progress in two related shocking murder cases that claimed five… read more