Lesser Charges for 7 Accused of Killing Disabled Bread Vendor
BANGKOK — Seven people stabbed and killed Somkiat Srichan in broad daylight two months ago as he plead for mercy, yet when the day comes they go to trial, it will be for manslaughter and not premeditated murder.
Victims’ Families Refuse Cash, Demand Full Prosecution of Jenphop
BANGKOK — The trial of a businessman who killed two grad students in a high-speed car crash will get underway next month with a verdict expected before year’s end.
Spaniard Accused of Dismembering Associate Pleads Not Guilty
BANGKOK — The trial of a Spanish man accused of murdering and brutally dismembering another Spaniard in Bangkok will go forward after he plead not guilty to all charges in court Monday.
Journalist Associations Demand Release of Reporter
BANGKOK — The kingdom’s two leading press clubs issued a joint statement Monday afternoon demanding the immediate release of a reporter detained by authorities.
Jenphop Apologizes to Families of 2 Grad Students He Killed
AYUTTHAYA — For the first time, businessman Jenphop Viraporn met with families of the two graduate students he killed in a fiery car crash four months ago, and offered an apology in person.
Inquiry Over Faulty Parachutes That Killed 2 Cops Going Nowhere: Lawyer
BANGKOK — Families of police cadets Nattawut Tirasuwansuk and Chayakorn Puttachaiyong watched in horror as the pair plunged to their deaths during a parachute training exercise that went horribly wrong two years ago.
Socialite Accused of Flaunting Royal Title Goes to Jail
BANGKOK — The Criminal Court on Thursday ordered a businesswoman to be imprisoned for 12 days as she awaits trial on several grave offenses, including, most notably, insulting the monarchy.
Justice Ministry Rules Out Death Penalty For Rapists
The Justice Ministry says it has no plan to execute rapists who murder their victims, saying such a harsh penalty would provoke more rapists to kill.
Court Frees 7 Activists
BANGKOK — Military judges Tuesday afternoon ordered all 13 activists be released without bail.
Jailed Activists Insist on Unconditional Release
BANGKOK — Seven activists imprisoned for campaigning against the junta's draft charter said today they will accept no less than immediate, unconditional release.
