Laws Can’t Solve Road Deaths: Interior Minister
BANGKOK — Interior Minister Gen. Anupong Paochinda on Tuesday denied that this year’s apparent rise in road fatalities during Songkran were caused by a lack of police diligence at traffic checkpoints.
Death Takes a Holiday: Bangkok Savors ‘Boring’ Songkran
BANGKOK — Behind the wheel of a turbo Toyota van called the “flying pig” for speeds considered fast even by first responders, Isadar Sinthu-aree settles in for a long night’s patrol of lower Bangkok.
We’re No. 1? Chiang Mai Air Pollution Smashes Competitors
CHIANG MAI — The “Rose of the North” won world recognition Wednesday for the dubious distinction of having the worst recorded air quality during peak conditions.
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.
Monk Shanked On Way to Collect Alms in Bangkok
BANGKOK — A monk is in critical condition after being stabbed in the chest Wednesday morning by a young man he met on a train.
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.
20 Foreign Workers Incinerated in Bus Fire
TAK — Twenty foreigners were killed when a bus caught fire early Friday on a highway in the north.
