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Crime, Courts, Calamity

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

Thailand Reports 1st Death Linked to Coronavirus

BANGKOK — A 35-year-old Thai man died after contracting the coronavirus, marking the first Thailand’s fatality related to the novel strain of the virus since the outbreak in December, health officials said Sunday.

Police Warn Students Not to Touch the Monarchy

BANGKOK — A police spokesman on Friday said students must leave the monarchy out of their protests against the government of PM Prayut Chan-o-cha.

Pheu Thai MP Challenges Prayut to a Duel

BANGKOK — An opposition politician on Thursday challenged PM Prayut Chan-o-cha to a trial by combat.

Police Toughen New Haircut Enforcement

BANGKOK — The police command on Wednesday afternoon said it will inspect its ranks at random to ensure that the new haircut regulation is strictly followed.

School Closed After 8-Year-Old Pupil Tests Positive for Covid-19

BANGKOK — An elderly couple and their 8-year-old grandson have been diagnosed with the Covid-19 infection, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Thailand to 40.

‘Anti-Fake News Center’ Responds After Rating Khaosod Story as Hoax

BANGKOK — Who fact checks the fact checkers?
A man wears a face mask at Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Thailand Reports 2 More Cases of Coronavirus, 37 in Total

BANGKOK — The Ministry of Health on Tuesday said two more cases of Covid-19 infection were reported in Thailand, bringing the total tally to 37 since the outbreak began.
An illustration depicting Niranam by cartoonist Kaimaew.

20-Year-Old Twitter User Denied Bail for Royal Insult

BANGKOK — A 20-year-old jailed on allegations of insulting the monarchy was again denied a bail release on Monday, his attorneys said.

Twitter User Arrested, Jailed for ‘Insulting Monarchy’

BANGKOK — Police earlier this week arrested and charged a Twitter user for posting negative content about the monarchy, a rights lawyer group said Friday.
A still from CCTV footage showing the suspect walking into Robinson shopping mall with a handgun on Jan. 9, 2020.

Man Confesses to Killing 3 in Lopburi Gold Heist

BANGKOK — A school director accused of murdering three people in a gold store robbery in January pled guilty in court on Friday.

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