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Crime, Courts, Calamity

Bad things happen to good people; good things happen to bad people.

Bogus ‘ISIS’ Bomb Threat Fails to Stop Demolition of Encroaching Resorts

PHETCHABUN — Two officials on a mission to demolish resorts built on public land in Phetchabun province said an anonymous caller Thursday threatened that they would be attacked by the Islamic State if they did not cease operations.

Over 10,000 Thais Return Home Since April Border Closure

BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Over 10,000 Thai nationals have returned home so far from neighbouring countries and been immediately put into quarantine, a government official said on Tuesday.

Cyber Police Arrest the Leader of the “Outlaws Thailand” Gang

Cyber police in Thailand have arrested the leader of the Outlaws gang in Thailand,  Poramate Tangsakul, 41, who is also the owner of the...

Owner of Demolished Resort Sent to ICU for Stroke, Wife Says

PHETCHABUN — The owner of a resort demolished by forest officials for squatting on public land in Phetchabun province was hospitalized after having a...

Police Admit Soldiers Present at Fatal Checkpoint Shooting

CHIANG RAI — Several soldiers were present at a northern checkpoint where a motorist was shot dead last week, a fact not disclosed by police until today under pressure from the victim’s family.

Hostage Dies, Stolen Truck Explodes at Police Station

PATTANI — One of five vehicles stolen the day before in a brazen raid exploded early Thursday morning at a police station in Pattani province after a hostage taken by the gunmen was shot to death.

Chinatown Market Fire Injures Fireman

BANGKOK — A fireman had to be treated for smoke inhalation Monday morning after a fire broke out at the Sampeng Market in Chinatown.

The EV Bus Caught Fire When the Roof Hit the Bridge Beam

A fire broke out on a BMTA electric bus under a flyover over the Pratunam crossing on Phetchaburi Road in the Makkasan Subdistrict of...

Year in Prison Has Been 'Torture,' Says Koh Tao Suspect

SURAT THANI — The two Burmese men accused of brutally murdering two British tourists on the island of Koh Tao last year insisted on their innocence in letters written to the public on the first day of their highly anticipated trial.

Police Trace Steps of Suspected Spanish Killer



BANGKOK — Police will seek court approval today to continue holding Spanish murder suspect Artur Segarra while they continue to build their case against him.

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