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Crime, Courts, Calamity

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

Rescue workers at the scene of a car crash Monday night in Bangkok that killed two Hungarian men.

2 Hungarians Die in Central Bangkok Car Crash

BANGKOK — Two Hungarian men died Monday night in downtown Bangkok after crashing their motorcycle into a van with enough force to topple it, injuring a Japanese passenger inside.

Police Arrest Underwear Burglar

SUKHOTHAI – Police have arrested a 21-year-old man caught on camera stealing underwear from a local female teacher in Sukhothai province.

Koreans Accused of Murdering Korean in Isaan for Insurance



BANGKOK — Police are seeking the extradition of four suspects from South Korea they believe murdered a fifth Korean for insurance money three months ago in the northeast of Thailand.
A sign posted in front of a drug store near Siriraj Hospital telling customers that face masks and hand sanitizers are sold out on Feb. 5, 2020.

Following Criticism, Cabinet Puts Price Control on Face Masks

BANGKOK — The government on Tuesday placed face masks and hand sanitizers on the price control list in response to complaints of retailers profiteering from the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

Chinese Tourist Falls to Death From Zip Line in Chiang Mai

CHIANG MAI — A Chinese tourist fell to his death while gliding on a zip line in the northern city of Chiang Mai earlier this week due to faulty safety equipment, police said.

Arrests Over Amphetamines Hidden In Bamboo Soup

(20 December) Police in Angthong province have arrested three men accused of attempting to bring spicy bamboo shoot soup filled with amphetamines into prison.

Police Charge Radioactive ‘Energy Card’ MLM With Fraud

KHON KAEN — Police have levelled fraud charges against the operators behind a multi-level marketing scheme selling radioactive cards which claim to heal diseases.

US Federal Jury Convicts 5 in Thai Sex Trafficking Trial

ST. PAUL, Minnesota — Five people on trial for an alleged ring that prosecutors said sold Thai women for sex in the U.S. were...

‘Big Joke’ Unhurt in Downtown Drive-By Shooting

BANGKOK — Police said Tuesday morning they were on the hunt for a pair of gunmen who fired a handgun at the car of former immigration chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn in downtown Bangkok last night.

UK Police Finish Inquiry Over Koh Tao Murder

BANGKOK — The Scotland Yard has wrapped up its investigation into the murder of two British backpackers on Thailand's southern island of Koh Tao.

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