Singer Gets 7 Years for Lese Majeste, Must Write ‘Reconciliation Song’
BANGKOK — A singer-turned-activist was sentenced today by the Criminal Court to seven and a half years in prison for defaming the monarchy, and instructed to author a song promoting national reconciliation after he has served his time.
Bombing Suspect Interpreter Arrested After Telling Court ‘I Worry About My Life’
BANGKOK — An interpreter for the two men being tried for last year’s Bangkok bombing was arrested this afternoon hours after testifying that he was assaulted by four men who threatened to have him deported for helping the defendants.
Horrible Discovery in Tiger Temple: Dozens of Dead Tiger Kittens (Photos)
KANCHANABURI — At least 40 dead tiger cubs were discovered this morning inside the controversial Tiger Temple.
Missing Girl Found Dead, 3 Days After Suspected Abductor Hanged Himself
TRAT — A four-day manhunt for a missing 13-year-old girl in Trat province came to an end this morning when her dead body was found in a forest canal, three days after her alleged abductor hanged himself.
Parents Held Big Dreams for Children Lost in Fire. Now They Want Answers.
CHIANG RAI — It was 5am when Winai Pisailert received a phone call from the hospital. A woman’s voice told him his daughter was seriously injured from the fire that broke out in the dormitory late night while the 11-year-old was sleeping.
Dhammakaya to Sue Trasher for Party ‘Blasphemy’
BANGKOK — A pop music event organizer apologized for lampooning the controversial Buddhist sect Dhammakaya at a party Saturday night following threats of legal action by the group.
Officers Enter Tiger Temple to Begin Removing Tigers
KANCHANABURI — After years of pushing back, the controversial Tiger Temple today said it is finally willing to give up all remaining 137 tigers it has kept illegally for commercial operations, according to a legal representative.
Fire Breaks Out at Major Nonthaburi
Nonthaburi — A fire broke out at Major Cineplex shopping mall near Nonthaburi Pier this afternoon.
Jenphop Contests All But Lesser Charge
AYUTTHAYA — Cloaked in a monk's robe, Jenphop Viraporn stepped into a court for the first time today to plead not guilty to most of the charges relating to the two graduate students he killed in a high-speed crash 11 weeks ago.
Students to Bed Down Again at School Where 17 Girls Just Burnt to Death
CHIANG RAI — A week after a tragic fire killed at least 17 of its young students, the Pitakkiat Witthaya School reopened today without any apparent safety inspection and after raising millions of baht in donations.
