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Crime, Courts, Calamity

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

MP Calls for Legalizing Brothels ‘to Reduce Rape’

BANGKOK — Fully legal brothels should be introduced to combat sex crimes, a government coalition lawmaker said Wednesday.
Chakkaphong Leelaporn was back at work Tuesday at the Dr. Chakkrapong Clinic in Nakhon Sawan province.

OB/GYN May Have Sexually Abused Dozens: Lawyer

NAKHON SAWAN — Upward of 50 women have accused a gynecologist of sexually abusing them in the central province of Nakhon Sawan, an attorney...
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Two Accidents Caused by Drowsy Drivers Leave Foreign Visitors Injured

CHACHOEUNGSAO - There have been two incidents involving drivers falling asleep at the wheel and causing accidents resulting in injuries to foreign tourists on...

Millionaire's Son Arrested For Street Car Racing

CHONBURI — Police have arrested the son of a prominent businessman for racing a sports car with friends yesterday morning in Pattaya, a popular resort town south of Bangkok.
An image Friday shows a dog that reportedly died after being given an overdose of sedatives in Nakhon Ratchasima. Photo: Watchdog Thailand

Korat Officials Accused of Killing Healthy Dogs

KORAT — An animal rights group Friday accused livestock officials in Nakhon Ratchasima of intentionally giving dogs fatal overdoses in violation of their own policy.

Court Dismisses BTS Accessibility Lawsuit Against City Hall

BANGKOK — Commuters with disabilities received a major legal blow Monday as a court ruled City Hall did not violate their rights by not making the BTS Skytrain accessible within a court-order deadline.
A photo of Thanawat “Pete” Kumhaengpol, left.

Police Seek Lotto Seller Over Fake 90M Baht Winning Tickets

SAMUT SAKHON — Police on Sunday were seeking the arrest of a ticket seller thought to have doctored winning numbers for the national lottery. The...

‘Mother Sansanee,’ Champion of Women in Buddhism, Dies at 68

BANGKOK — Venerable Sansanee Sthirasuta, the nun who pioneered meditation as a spiritual and mental getaway from the burdens of modern life, as well as encouraging more women’s visibility in the Buddhist faith, passed away on Tuesday evening.
A worker disinfects cinema seats in Bangkok.

Cinemas to Reopen, But No Popcorn Allowed

BANGKOK — Cinemas across the country will be allowed to reopen next week, though moviegoers will not be able to munch on popcorn or sit in groups, health officials said Friday.

Complaint Filed Over Retailers’ Total Ban on Plastic Bag

BANGKOK — A transparency activist on Monday accused retailers of taking advantage of consumers in stopping to give out plastic bags without offering them free alternatives.

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