Krabi Van Driver Suspended for Punching Foreigner (Video)
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter
KRABI — A public van driver in Krabi province has been fined and suspended from driving for a month after a viral video showed him punching a foreign motorcyclist whilst working.
Staff Reporter
KRABI — A public van driver in Krabi province has been fined and suspended from driving for a month after a viral video showed him punching a foreign motorcyclist whilst working.
French Tourist Killed by Speedboat Propeller in Krabi
KRABI — A French tourist was struck and killed by a speedboat propeller as she was snorkeling in Krabi province yesterday, police say.
Man Dies After Jumping In Front of Moving Bus on Sukhumvit Road
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ANG THONG — Three school children confessed to breaking into a classroom and stealing a school camera, to get revenge at the teacher who expelled one of them.
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PATTAYA - A Chinese tourist was arrested yesterday for allegedly carrying a handgun, while he was sightseeing in Pattaya.
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BANGKOK — The Myanmar Journalists Association is urging its Thai counterpart to work together and “reveal the truth” behind the conviction of two Myanmar men for the killings of two British backpackers in southern Thailand last year.
No Threats Against Paween Found, Investigation Team Says
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Koh Tao Murders: Rights Group Demands Fresh Investigation Into Torture Claims
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