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Crime, Courts, Calamity

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

Wrist-Slap for Bangkok Shop’s Illegal Fireworks Hoard

BANGKOK — For illegally stockpiling more than 120 tons of fireworks just down the road from Bangkok’s City Hall, a company is facing a hefty fine of 1,000 baht, police said Thursday.

Dead Workers Probably at Fault for Fatal Crane Failure, Cop Says

BANGKOK — A police investigator said Wednesday that the workers killed in a crane collapse might have been responsible for their own demise.

A Speedboat Crashes Into Rocks In Phuket, Killing a Russian Girl

PHUKET - The Phuket Regional Harbour Office received a report of a marine accident at 3:30 p.m. on December 31 from the Andaman Marine...

Compassion Proves Weak Link for Man Chained to Moto

PRACHINBURI — Pichai Angpasi was just being a good Samaritan when he saw a man and woman walking their motorcycle along the side of the road early this morning.
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12-Year Murder Case Reveals Thailand’s Missing Persons Flaws

The Supreme Court's final verdict in a 12-year-old murder case has not only brought justice to a slain 19-year-old woman but also revealed serious gaps in Thailand's missing persons system and ongoing concerns about violence against women.

Police Memo Warns of Car Bomb Plot at Suvarnabhumi Airport

BANGKOK — All police units in Bangkok’s southeastern suburb of Samut Prakan have been alerted for possible car bomb attacks at several landmarks, including one of the capital city’s two international airports, according to a leaked police memo.

More Blood Still Needed Despite Campaigns, Red Cross Says

BANGKOK — The Thai Red Cross still needs more blood for its dwindling reserve after two weeks of nationwide campaign for donations amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Russian Tourist Nabbed in Phuket for Fake US Dollars Claims ‘Dad Gave Me’

A Russian woman was arrested by Kamala police in Phuket for using counterfeit U.S. dollars. She claimed she was unaware the bills were counterfeit

Making Demerit: Amazonian Predator Fish Freed by Karma-Seekers

LAMPANG — A large fish released into a public park by temple-goers turned out to be the predatorial Amazonian arapaima, officials said Monday.
GrabBike driver Apichart Maneerat, right, and his wife speaking to reporters after he filed a complaint to the police at Phaholyothin Police Station on Jan. 24, 2020.

2 Motorsai Charged with Assault For Headlocking GrabBike Rider

BANGKOK — Police on Monday said two motorcycle taxis were charged with assault for headlocking a GrabBike rider in a footage that went viral last week.

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