Rotten Roots Blamed for Toppled Tree That Killed Woman
BANGKOK — Officials blamed damaged and misshapen roots for a large tree which toppled and killed a woman along a busy street in downtown Bangkok on Saturday.
Falling Tree, Utility Pole Kill Motorist at Chit Lom
BANGKOK — Police are investigating what caused several large trees to fall on Soi Chit Lom, taking out an electrical pole which fell and killed a motorist Saturday morning.
Actress Defies Summons in Narcotics Ring Probe
BANGKOK — As Friday came to an end, a soap opera star implicated in a transnational narcotics operation had yet to meet with police as requested, prompting authorities to grant a new deadline for her next week.
Regime Threatens Facebook With Computer Crime Act
BANGKOK — Government regulators have threatened legal action against Facebook if it does not block 131 items deemed insulting to the monarchy by Tuesday.
Imam Among Car Bombing Suspects, Driver’s Body Found
PATTANI — The owner of a pickup truck used in a large car bomb was found dead Thursday as two suspects were arrested in connection with the attack, which injured 61 people, according to a police commander.
820 Items Defaming Monarchy Tackled Since October: Army Cyber Center
BANGKOK — The Royal Thai Army’s cyber unit claimed success Thursday in defense of the monarchy online, saying it has gone after 820 items since October.
First Witness Takes Stand Nearly 2 Years After Erawan Bombing
BANGKOK — The first witness in the trial of two men accused of bombing a Bangkok shrine testified in a military court Thursday, nearly...
Little Known About 7th Lese Majeste Suspect This Month
BANGKOK — Another civilian arrested by soldiers nearly a week ago resurfaced at the Technology Crime Suppression Division on Thursday morning and will hear charges of defaming the monarchy and violating the Computer Crime Act later at the Criminal Court, according to a human rights lawyer.
Distracted by Phone, Woman Killed Crossing Chonburi Road
CHONBURI — A woman struck by a car as she crossed a road while talking on the phone in dramatic footage circulated online has died, police said Thursday.
Owner of Truck Used in Pattani Car Bombing Missing
PATTANI — Police said Thursday they were still trying to find the owner of a pickup truck used in a bomb attack that wounded more than 60 people earlier this week.
