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Crime, Courts, Calamity

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

‘Sad’ Parents Not Suspects in 6th Grader’s Fatal Fall

BANGKOK — A sixth grade student fell to his death Friday from a condominium near BTS Talat Phlu in the Thonburi district.

Flash Flood Shuts Down Chiang Mai Waterfall

CHIANG MAI — A waterfall in a Chiang Mai national park was shut down Friday due to heavy rain and flash flooding.

AlphaBay ‘Darknet’ Suspect’s Flashy Cars Raised Eyebrows in Bangkok

BANGKOK — The neighbors had their suspicions. The young Canadian accused of masterminding the world's leading "darknet" internet marketplace lived a seemingly quiet life for more...

Cops Finally Translate ‘Boss Red Bull’ Extradition Request

BANGKOK — It took authorities neatly three months to translate extradition paperwork for an ultra-wealthy heir to an energy drink fortune wanted for fatal hit-and-run charges.

Police Monitoring Social Media for Booze Pics

BANGKOK — Police said Friday they’ve been ordered to monitor social media nationwide for those suspected of advertising alcohol as a trade association argues the renewed crackdown has a vague legal basis.

Former Jet-Setting Monk Stripped of Robe Upon Arrival in Thailand

BANGKOK — When a fugitive former monk landed in Thailand on Wednesday night, the first thing authorities did was order him to remove his...

Foreigner Found in Pool May Have Fallen to Death

SONGKHLA — A foreign man was found dead in a condominium swimming pool in Songkhla province Thursday morning, rescue personnel said.

Cops Blamed for Flaws Sparing Jenphop of DUI Charge

AYUTTHAYA — Citing flawed police investigation, the court Wednesday dismissed DUI charge against businessman Jenphop Viraporn, who was convicted for a car crash that killed two grad students a year ago.

‘EastEnders’ Actor Survives Samui Waterfall Plunge

KOH SAMUI — A British actor trapped three days after falling down a waterfall is currently recovering on Koh Samui, rescue workers said Wednesday.

Police Hunt Violent Ex-Con Accused of Raping Nurse

NONG KHAI — An ex-convict with a history of violent crimes was still on the loose Wednesday after he broke into a hospital and sexually assaulted a nurse there earlier this week.

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