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Crime, Courts, Calamity

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

Homeless Man Accused of Belgian Bridge Fire Arrested

BANGKOK — A 31-year-old homeless man was arrested Thursday night on suspicion of starting a fire that damaged the Thai-Belgian bridge in downtown Bangkok last month.
A file photo of Saksayam Chidchob.

Transport Minister Tests Positive for COVID-19

BURIRAM — Transport minister Saksayam Chidchob on Wednesday said he tested positive for the coronavirus.

Suspected Kingpin of Thai Trafficking Ring Arrested

BANGKOK — The alleged ringleader of a human trafficking operation in southern Thailand surrendered to police in Bangkok today after a week on the run.
Violent

Thai Ex-Girlfriend Leads to Capture of Violent Japanese Fugitive in Bangkok

Thai immigration arrested a Japanese crime syndicate member with violent abduction history in Tokyo.

Millions Donated to Elderly Mother Queuing Up for Gov’t Handout

KAMPHAENG PHET — Netizens have donated about 6 million baht – and counting – as of Thursday afternoon to an elderly woman and her son who were seen waiting in a long line to sign up for the government handout, called WeWin.
Israeli

Beach Joy Ride Costs Israeli Tourist 5,000 Baht in Phuket

A viral motorcycle ride on Phuket's Kamala Beach ended in a costly lesson for an Israeli tourist who claimed beach biking was legal in his homeland.

Spirit of Mythical Princess Looms Over Thai Cave Crisis

CHIANG RAI — Along a muddy mountain path not far from the entrance to a flooded cave where 12 young members of a Thai soccer team have been missing for four days is a shrine to a mythical princess whose spirit is said to inhabit the caverns below.
Porlajee “Billy” Rakchongcharoen poses with his wife and child. Photo: Courtesy of his family

DSI to Look For Disappeared ‘Billy,’ Four Years Later

BANGKOK — The Department of Special Investigation announced Thursday it will investigate the high-profile disappearance of a Karen activist four years ago.

7-11 'Drive-Through' Motorcyclist Surrenders To Police

BANGKOK — The 30-year-old man who was filmed driving his motorcycle into a 7-11 store surrendered himself to the police today after the video of his adventure went viral on the internet this week.

BMA Inspection Reveals: Over Half of Chatuchak Market Pet Shops Unlicensed

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has just raided and inspected animal shops at Chatuchak

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