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Crime, Courts, Calamity

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

Moved to Pity, Tuk-Tuk Hero Gives Reward to Thief

CHIANG MAI — Being a hero one time over wasn’t enough for Chiang Mai tuk-tuk driver Withoon Wattanakijjakul.

Bangkok Bombing Suspect Confesses, Police Say

BANGKOK — A suspect arrested in connection to the bomb attack that killed 20 people last month has confessed to the charge against him, according to the Royal Thai Police spokesman.

Briton Released from Airport Detention

BANGKOK — A British academic was released from a crowded cell at Suvarnabhumi Airport early this morning, after being held five days on an immigration blacklist he was placed on six years ago after accusing an official of plagiarism.

Tuk-Tuk Takes Down Thief for Tourist

CHIANG MAI — A Chinese woman got her purse back thanks to a tuk-tuk driver who wrestled it back from a thief in Chiang Mai.

Warrant Issued for 10th Bombing Suspect

BANGKOK — A court late this afternoon approved a warrant for the arrest of Abdullah Abdullahman, the 10th suspect sought in connection with last month’s bombing of the Erawan Shrine.

Court Permits Journalist to Leave Thailand

BANGKOK — A journalist arrested for possessing body armor during an assignment to cover the bombing of Bangkok’s Erawan Shrine has been allowed to leave the country – temporarily.

Korat Cop Fired for Demanding Free Food, Beating Cashier

NAKHON RATCHASIMA — A police officer has been fired from the force and charged with assault after he punched a cashier at a restaurant where he had been demanding free meals.

Bangkok Bombing: 10th Arrest Warrant ‘Coming Soon’

BANGKOK — A court will soon approve a 10th arrest warrant to be issued in connection with the deadly bombing that killed 20 people in Bangkok last month.

First Suspect Indicted in Erawan Shrine Bombing

BANGKOK — One of two suspects in military custody for possible roles in last month’s bomb attack was transferred to the police today to become the first person formally charged in connection with last month’s bombing of the Erawan Shrine.

Who's Who in the Bangkok Bombing Investigation

BANGKOK — Rapid developments in the investigation into who bombed the Erawan Shrine have produced a flurry of leads. Here's a breakdown of what's known about the suspects to date.

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