Thailand says Lebanese suspect arrested over security
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai authorities have arrested a Lebanese suspect after being warned by Israel of a possible attack in Bangkok, the deputy prime minister said on Friday, adding that police had stepped up security and he was confident the situation was under control. "A Lebanese suspect from the Hezbollah group has been taken into custody by Thai officials and police are investigating further ...
Former Giants, Warriors DJ killed in Thailand taxi tragedy
Solomon Kahn, who grew up in San Rafael and went on to become a high-profile disc jockey for the Golden State Warriors and San Francisco Giants, was killed Tuesday in Bangkok, Thailand, when a taxi in which he was riding was struck from behind by a truck. He was 34.
U.S. warns of possible "terrorist" attack on Bangkok
BANGKOK (Reuters) - The U.S. embassy in Thailand warned on Friday that "foreign terrorists" could be looking to conduct attacks in areas of the capital, Bangkok, frequented by toursts and told its citizens in a message to be careful. Walter Braunohler, spokesman at the embassy, declined to give further details but said: "We're warning all U.S. citizens to take caution when visiting public areas ...
Thailand says Lebanese suspect arrested over security threat
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai authorities have arrested a Lebanese suspect after being warned by Israel of a possible attack in Bangkok, the deputy prime minister said Friday, adding that police had stepped up security and he was confident the situation was under control.
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Lose yourself in Koh Samui
Koh Samui floats in the Gulf of Thailand like a tiny Tasmania that's gone troppo. If you visited years ago as an island-hopper, packing not much more than a sarong and a change of mind, be prepared for a shock - Samui's past, present and future, telescoped into now, greet you as you step off the ferry or plane.
At home with the Shan people of northern Thailand – Part 2
PART 1 of this story can be found here. FOR those with Rousseau-inspired notions of colourful tribal people living at one with nature, the Shan of Muang Pon are going to be a big disappointment. These villagers, with their satellite TVs, Toyota, Honda and Nokia, are a thoroughly modern bunch. But they are still distinctly
Thailand says Lebanese suspect arrested after security alert
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai authorities have arrested a Lebanese suspect after the U.S. embassy warned of a possible attack in Bangkok, the deputy prime minister said on Friday, adding that police had stepped up security and he was confident the situation would be contained.