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Crime, Courts, Calamity

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

Chonburi Police Bust Illegal 'Whitening' Clinic

(8 February) Police in Chonburi province has arrested a ladyboy who offered her customers an injection of illegal skin whitening substance at a price of 500 baht.

Island On Lockdown After Gruesome Murder of British Tourists

SURAT THANI — Police say they have closed down all piers on the island of Koh Tao as they search for a suspect behind the brutal murder of two British tourists on the island.
Chuang Chuang and his 18th birthday treat at Chiang Mai Zoo on Aug. 6, 2018.

Celebrity Giant Panda Chuang Chuang Dies at 19

CHIANG MAI — The much beloved giant panda Chuang Chuang died of unknown cause on Monday evening while living in Chiang Mai Zoo, according to an official announcement.

Gov’t Cancels Order Cancelling Visa-on-Arrivals

BANGKOK — The government on Thursday withdrew its suspension of visa-on-arrivals less than 24 hours after they issued the order, citing the need for more research.

Man Arrested After Killing Family of 5

BANGKOK — Police said Tuesday that a man caught on film shooting dead his pregnant wife, parents-in-laws and two other relatives is now in custody.

Ambushed by Bomb and Gunfire, 2 Volunteer Soldiers Killed in Yala

YALA — Two paramilitary volunteers on patrol duty were killed in a bomb and gun attack in the Krong Pinang district of Yala province Tuesday afternoon.

Model Files Charges Against Woman Who Filmed Her Naked

BANGKOK — A woman caught having sex with another’s boyfriend and subsequently humiliated in a now-viral video has filed a criminal charge over the...
Nuttaa Mahattana Thursday shows a collection of evidence of harassment she received from an online hoax.

Activist Goes to Police Over Troll Posts That Drew Rape Threats

BANGKOK — A pro-democracy activist Thursday gave information to police about the purveyors of an online hoax which triggered a storm of rape threats against her and her son.

Court Affirms 10-Year Jail Term For Lese Majeste Convict

BANGKOK — A Court of Appeals has upheld the ten year jail sentence handed down to Somyot Prueksakasemsuk, the former editor of a pro-Redshirt magazine who has been accused of insulting the monarchy.
Security officials question a group of migrant workers left abandoned in front of a factory in Samut Prakan province on Dec. 22, 2020.

Cops to Charge Employer Who Dumped Migrant Workers

SAMUT PRAKAN — Police on Wednesday said they are gathering evidence to press charges against individuals who drove a group of migrant workers from Samut Sakhon and left them on the roadside outside Bangkok.

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