Lesser Charges for 7 Accused of Killing Disabled Bread Vendor
BANGKOK — Seven people stabbed and killed Somkiat Srichan in broad daylight two months ago as he plead for mercy, yet when the day comes they go to trial, it will be for manslaughter and not premeditated murder.
Victims’ Families Refuse Cash, Demand Full Prosecution of Jenphop
BANGKOK — The trial of a businessman who killed two grad students in a high-speed car crash will get underway next month with a verdict expected before year’s end.
GMM Hit With First Ever Fine For Broadcasting Rape, Misogyny
BANGKOK — A popular soap opera was fined today for depicting rape and violence against a female character, mainstays of an entertainment form in which rape is treated as an essential plot device.
Spaniard Accused of Dismembering Associate Pleads Not Guilty
BANGKOK — The trial of a Spanish man accused of murdering and brutally dismembering another Spaniard in Bangkok will go forward after he plead not guilty to all charges in court Monday.
Journalist Associations Demand Release of Reporter
BANGKOK — The kingdom’s two leading press clubs issued a joint statement Monday afternoon demanding the immediate release of a reporter detained by authorities.
Three Teens Killed During Bangkok Police Chase
BANGKOK — Three teens died in a motorcycle wreck after police officers giving chase collided with them early Sunday morning.
Jenphop Apologizes to Families of 2 Grad Students He Killed
AYUTTHAYA — For the first time, businessman Jenphop Viraporn met with families of the two graduate students he killed in a fiery car crash four months ago, and offered an apology in person.
Suspected Italian-Thai Workers Camp Arsonist Arrested
BANGKOK — A suspect was arrested Thursday evening in connection with the recent fire at a construction workers camp near Don Mueang Airport.
Inquiry Over Faulty Parachutes That Killed 2 Cops Going Nowhere: Lawyer
BANGKOK — Families of police cadets Nattawut Tirasuwansuk and Chayakorn Puttachaiyong watched in horror as the pair plunged to their deaths during a parachute training exercise that went horribly wrong two years ago.
Two Thais Arrested for Assaulting Iranian Man in Pattaya
PATTAYA — Police said they have arrested two Thai men who beat an Iranian national in broad daylight in the resort town of Pattaya on Tuesday.
