Death Traps: How Many Bangkok Theaters Lack Sprinklers, Smoke Detectors?
BANGKOK — Revelations that no smoke detectors or fire suppression systems were installed inside a large cinema destroyed Thursday by fire has prompted officials to inspect 300 other cinemas in the capital city to find out if they comply with fire regulations.
Politicians Charged for ‘Distorting Constitution’ in Private Letters
BANGKOK — Eleven people, including former politicians and local officials, are under arrest for allegedly misrepresenting the new constitution draft that will be put to a referendum this Sunday.
Cabbie Drives 150K to Chase Down Bus Driver Who Slashed His Face
BANGKOK — A taxi driver said he drove more than 150-kilometer to chase down a bus driver who slashed his face Tuesday.
Briton Burns His Chonburi Home, Hangs Himself: Police
CHONBURI — A 56-year-old Briton hanged himself after setting fire to his own house in Chonburi’s Banglamung district on early Monday, police said.
Plane Crash in East Bangkok Kills 1, Injures 4
BANGKOK — A private airplane crashed on Monday afternoon near a temple in Nong Chok district, killing its captain.
Late Royal Astrologer’s Aide Sentenced for Lese Majeste
BANGKOK — A military tribunal convicted an assistant to the Crown Prince’s late court astrologer of insulting the monarchy and sentenced him Monday to three and a half years in jail.
Teens Killed in Pathum Student Shootout, Shopkeeper Wounded
PATHUM THANI — Two students were killed in a gang firefight in Pathum Thani on Sunday night, which also left a shopkeeper injured by the crossfire.
Missing Man’s Body Found in East Bangkok Field
BANGKOK — A man’s body with many knife wounds was found hidden in a Min Buri district field Friday evening.
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Japanese Fugitive Allegedly Changed His Face and Hid in Thailand 10 Years
BANGKOK — A Japanese man who police say had his face reconstructed to evade capture for a decade was arrested Wednesday in Bangkok.
Learn 3 K-Pop Gestures From Bangkok’s Top Cop And Make Love, Not War
If you see your enemy standing across the street, don't raise your fist in anger. Instead, Bangkok’s police chief suggests, raise your arm in love.
