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Crime, Courts, Calamity

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

Over 1,000 Join in Fun Run To Promote Phuket Tourism

BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Over 1,000 people on Sunday joined in a fun run activity in Phuket to promote tourism of the southern Thai island.

Bus Stop Collapses in Front of CentralWorld, Injuring 4

BANGKOK — At least four people were injured Friday when a bus stop in front of the CentralWorld shopping mall fell down on commuters waiting for a bus.

Threat to Charge Extra for ‘Eating Too Much’ at Buffet Goes Viral

BANGKOK — A threat by an all-you-can-eat shabu shabu shop to charge a customer extra for eating “too much” meat and shrimp led to a complaint filed at a state agency.

2 Vietnamese Fishing Boats Seized in Thai Waters, 11 Crew Held

BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Marine Police Division on Thursday reported that authorities had seized two Vietnamese boats and arrested 11 crew members for illegally fishing in Thai waters off Thailand's Southern Province of Narathiwat.

Naga Cave Closed After Superstition-Driven Vandalism

NAKHON PHANOM — A cave at Phulangka National Park was closed from the public on Wednesday after officials found signs of vandalism on its inner cave wall.

The Forgotten Human Cost: Pandemic Linked to 22% Rise in Suicides

BANGKOK — Medical officials said Thursday they recorded a 22 percent increase in suicide cases across the country during the coronavirus pandemic.
A message asking the audience to stand up for the royal anthem in cinemas.

A Couple ‘Splashed With Water’ For Sitting Through Royal Anthem

BANGKOK — A Facebook user claimed he witnessed a hardline royalist throwing water at cinema-goers who refused to stand up for the Royal Anthem.

Actor to Pursue Charges Against ‘Hiso’ Who Smashes His Face

BANGKOK — A half-black Thai celebrity said Wednesday he will continue to pursue charges of assault against a socialite who hit him in the face with a glass in a fist of jealousy.

Phuket Airport Conducts Rehearsal for Foreign Tourist Arrivals

BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Phuket International Airport said Wednesday that it had held a dress rehearsal for international arrivals amid the COVID-19...
Officials take part in a health screening drill at Phuket International Airport on Sept. 8, 2020.

Airport Chief Disputes Reports of French Tourists ‘Snuck in’

PHUKET — Officials on Wednesday said two foreign tourists were allowed to visit the country amid travel restrictions brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, but an airport director said their travel was in accordance with existing regulations.

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