Son of Suthep Convicted of Island-Damaging Land Development
BANGKOK — The son of an anti-corruption crusader was sentenced to three years in jail Wednesday for extensively developing protected forest land on Koh Samui 16 years ago.
Wait Not Over For Loved Ones of Jailed ‘Wolf Bride’ Actress
BANGKOK — Two farmers from Phitsanulok province continued waiting outside a Bangkok women’s prison for Pornthip Munkong to go free Friday, much as they did every day last week.
Claiming Insanity, Fatal Crash Suspect Jenphop Wants Trial Shelved
AYUTTHAYA — A businessman charged with killing two graduate students with his Mercedes-Benz in March could not make his first court appearance Monday due to a mental breakdown, his lawyer told the court.
Bangkok Gov Sues Auditor for Going Public With Corruption Allegations
BANGKOK — Bangkok Gov. Sukhumbhand Paribatra sued a top government auditor Tuesday for publicly implicating him in collusion over a lavish city event.
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.
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.
Pattaya Cops Accused of Kidnapping, Raping Masseuse Freed on Bail
PATTAYA — Six cops and police volunteers accused of raping and extorting money from a drug suspect in Pattaya are now free on bail, police said Tuesday.
Abbot Remains Free as Tiger Temple Threatens to Sue Gov’t
KANCHANABURI — Three weeks after the Tiger Temple was raided and shut down, its lawyer said Thursday they are preparing to sue the national parks department for defamation and malfeasance.
