Cops: Key Witness in ‘Boss Red Bull’ Case Dies in Accident
CHIANG MAI — A key witness in police investigation into a billionaire accused of killing a policeman in a hit-and-run incident has died in a motorbike accident, police said Thursday.
Concert Organizers to be Charged for Disregarding Virus Rule
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — The organizers of live music performances, recently held before huge crowds in southern Thailand, will be faced with charges of breaking emergency rule, confirmed deputy police spokesman Pol. Col. Kritsana Pattanacharoen on Wednesday.
‘We are Not Freaks,’ Students March for LGBT Equality in Schools
BANGKOK — At the first student-led ‘pride march’ in Thailand ever on Wednesday, young protesters demanded that state teachers stop discriminating against LGBT students, more progressive health and sex education, and a revision of draconian haircut rules.
Embassy: Thai Dies from COVID-19 in Egypt
CAIRO — A Thai national has died from the coronavirus in Egypt, officials said Wednesday.
Chinese Demands for Thai Durians Soar in Pandemic
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — The Thai Ministry of Commerce said the high demand from China for durians had actually saved Thai durian farmers from suffering the sluggish economy due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Prosecutors, Police To Probe ‘Boss Red Bull’ Case
BANGKOK — Officials said Tuesday an inquiry into the decision to drop all charges against a billionaire scion accused of killing a policeman in a 2012 car crash will conclude swiftly.
Immigration Says No More Extension Amnesty After Sep. 26
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — The Thai Immigration Bureau on Sunday issued an advisory saying that all foreigners with transit or tourist visas or visa on arrival (VoA), whose stay in Thailand was extended due to the COVID-19 outbreak, must leave Thailand by Sept. 26.
Bangkok High School Joins Anti-Prayut Rallies; More to Follow
BANGKOK — The latest student-led protests against what they perceived as undemocratic government took place at a high school in Bangkok on Friday.
Politico, Activist to Question Why ‘Boss Red Bull’ Isn’t Indicted
BANGKOK — Police said the decision to drop all charges against a billionaire scion who allegedly killed a policeman with his Ferrari in 2012 is in compliance with the justice system.
Cops Confirm Charges on Red Bull Heir Dropped From ’12 Crash
BANGKOK (AP) — Charges have been dropped against a Thai heir to the Red Bull energy drink fortune who was accused in a 2012 car crash that killed a Bangkok police officer, Thai police said Friday.
