Crime, Courts, Calamity

BANGKOK – The two journalists facing a defamation lawsuit filed by the Royal Thai Navy said they were hopeful after the first day of their trial concluded on Tuesday.

PATHUM THANI – A poorly-maintained road in Pathum Thani province caused a fugitive robbery suspect to lose control of his car and crash while he was being pursued by police today.

BANGKOK — A serial burglar and opportunistic rapist believed to have assaulted about 10 women was taken into custody west of Bangkok, police said yesterday.

(5 October) Transport Minister, Mr. Chatchart Sittipan, has toured the site of the malfunctioning level crossing near Ekkachai Soi 23 in Bangkok suburb area.

CHONBURI — A group of soldiers and policemen raided a condominium in the resort town of Pattaya today to arrest the building's manager for allegedly beating a stray dog on the property.

BANGKOK — Police said the results of their investigation into the fatal car crash caused by Jenphop Viraporn will be forwarded to prosecutors by April 26, about six weeks after the accident drew national attention.

BANGKOK — Efforts by the government to curb sales of ivory have been successful following criticism of widespread trafficking in the country, police and conservationists said.

KRABI — Five Chinese travelers were slightly injured in a speedboat crash yesterday near Krabi’s Koh Phi Phi.

PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN — A 36-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly scattering screws on a main road in Hua Hin in an effort to bring more business to her husband’s tire repair shop.

By Amy Sawitta Lefevre and Panarat Thepgumpanat
Reuters

BANGKOK — The resignation of the senior policeman in charge of a sweeping human trafficking investigation raises serious questions over Thailand's commitment to end the illegal trade and protect its officers, a rights group said today.