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Thursday, May 2, 2024

Crime, Courts, Calamity

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

Premchai Karnasuta, far left, sits in the campsite where he was found on Feb. 5 with the remains of a leopard, panther and other wildlife in the Thungyai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary in Kanchanaburi province.

Date Set For ‘Black Panther’ Poaching Verdict

BANGKOK — One year after a construction tycoon and three of his associates were arrested on poaching charges, the verdict for his court case was given after final arguments were heard Friday.

Bangkok Shrine Bombing: Police Hunt Backpack Man

BANGKOK — Police are looking for a man seen carrying a backpack near the site of last night’s unprecedented attack in the heart of the Thai capital, which has killed 20 people and injured at least 125 others.
Police raided Natthaphol’s house, which doubled as a cadet prep school on June 18.

Cadet Prep School Owner Arrested Over Death of Student

NAKHON SAWAN — The owner of a school that prepares students for military academy entrance examinations was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of colluding...

In Reversal, Army Now Says No Footage of Activist’s Killing

BANGKOK — Shortly after soldiers stopped and killed a 17-year-old ethnic activist at a checkpoint in northern Thailand, the army said it had incontrovertible proof they had acted in self-defense: security camera footage from the scene.

Bangkok Gov. Apologizes for Lack of Flood Warning

BANGKOK — Social media is awash with criticism against junta-appointed Governor Aswin Kwanmuang for his failure to warn residents in the capital about the flood that struck many riverside communities on Monday.

Royal Imposter Wedding Crashers Charged Under 112

NAKHON PATHOM — In crisp government uniforms, they showed up at weddings bearing lovely gifts. Far from wedding crashers, they claimed to present tea sets and silk on behalf of the royal family. But then they wouldn’t leave – at least not empty handed.

Death Toll in River Ferry Accident Rises to 18, Search Goes On

AYUTTHAYA — Rescue workers pulled three more bodies from the Chao Phraya River on Monday morning as they continued searching for missing passengers from yesterday’s boat accident.

Leicester City Owner’s Helicopter Crashes After Match

LEICESTER, England — A helicopter belonging to Leicester City's owner – Thai billionaire Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha – crashed in flames in a carpark next to...

Bail Revoked for Reform Protest Leader Arnon

Update: Panupong Jadnok is still also jailed after refusing to file for bail. BANGKOK — The court on Thursday...

Officials Suspect Health Workers Caught Virus From Quarantine Door Knobs

BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) said on Wednesday health investigators had discovered COVID-19 virus substances on door knobs at an alternative state quarantine (ASQ) facilities which may be the source of the cluster of infections among Thai frontline healthcare workers working there.

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