39 Die on 1st ‘Dangerous Day’ of Songkran
BANGKOK — Thirty-nine people were killed on the first day of what have come to be known as the “seven dangerous days” of Songkran. Drunk driving was the biggest culprit.
Bus Travel Kills Yet More Migrant Workers
TAK — At least six foreign laborers died when a bus left a mountain road early Monday morning in the northeastern province of Tak.
Short Circuit Suspected in Deadly Ratchathewi Blaze
BANGKOK — An apartment fire that killed three people early Tuesday was caused by old wiring, officials said.
3 Killed in Ratchathewi Apartment Fire
BANGKOK — Three people were killed early Tuesday when fire broke out inside an apartment in the Ratchathewi area.
Elderly Man Kicked Into Coma Dies
BANGKOK — An elderly scavenger kicked unconscious earlier this month died Thursday night, leading police to upgrade charges against the man who assaulted him.
Netizens Pay Hospital Fees of Assaulted Elderly Saleng Driver
BANGKOK — Netizens on Monday had raised almost 1 million baht for an 82-year-old garbage picker recovering in hospital after being beaten senseless.
‘Death Bus’ Driver Was Using Meth
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — The driver of a tour bus that crashed and killed 18 passengers confessed to being high on meth at the time, police said Friday.
With a Swerve, Pleasure Trip Takes Tragic Turn. Now Families Mourn.
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — The families of those killed in a bus crash trickled in to retrieve their loved ones’ bodies Thursday as footage spread of passengers having fun before the deadly wreck.
Elderly Saleng Driver Kicked Unconscious in Din Daeng
BANGKOK — A man was charged with assault Wednesday night for kicking an 82-year-old garbage picker senseless earlier this week.
Aunties Murder Nissan Because Illegal Parking Killed Their Neighbor’s Dad
BANGKOK — Sunday was the last straw for the Saengyotrakarns. Once, someone blocking their driveway kept them from getting to the hospital with a broken leg. Then there was the time their dad died because they couldn’t get him to the hospital in time.
