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Crime, Courts, Calamity

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

Thai Lawyer Rejects German Child Sex Suspect’s Claim

CHONBURI - After the Prime Minister directed the Ministry of Justice and the Royal Thai Police to thoroughly investigate the details in the DW...

Man Who Gunned Down Teen Driver Gets 10 Years

CHONBURI — An engineer who shot dead a 17-year-old boy during a parking dispute last year was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in prison.

New Thai Police Scandal “How Deep Is Your Love, Pay to Show”

Thai police have again come under suspicion of taking bribes from illegal businesses. This time, the suspect is the provincial police commander. He was...

Court Dismisses BTS Accessibility Lawsuit Against City Hall

BANGKOK — Commuters with disabilities received a major legal blow Monday as a court ruled City Hall did not violate their rights by not making the BTS Skytrain accessible within a court-order deadline.
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Police Hunt for Two Foreigners Suspected of Murdering a Burmese

BANGKOK - On February 14, 2024, the Lumpini Police notified cooperation from the Immigration Police to track down and apprehend two black-skinned foreigners suspected...
Buddhists and Muslims march Tuesday to protest attacks on civilians in Narathiwat province.

Monk Killings Add Poison to Already Toxic Deep South

BANGKOK — When two monks were killed on holy ground in Thailand’s Deep South one week ago, virtually every human rights group from Human...

Wonderfruit 2020 is Cancelled Due to Coronavirus

BANGKOK — Find somewhere else to gyrate (or take drugs) while wearing ponchos and Native American headdresses – Wonderfruit Festival is cancelled this year, organizers said Wednesday.

Large Fire Breaks Out at Italian-Thai Worker Camp

BANGKOK — A construction worker was killed Wednesday night when fire struck his company housing in Don Muang district.

Army Compensates Family of Thai Soldier Killed By Drill Sergeants

BANGKOK — The Royal Thai Army agreed today to give 6.5 million baht to the family of a drafted recruit who was beaten to death by his drill instructors in 2011.

2nd Chemical Fire at Bangkok Factory Highlights Health Risks

BANGKOK (AP) — Chemicals at a factory just outside the Thai capital burst back into flames briefly Tuesday, sending up another cloud of toxic black smoke and highlighting the continuing health danger from an industrial accident that killed one and injured dozens more.

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