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Crime, Courts, Calamity

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

No Details About 42 Fugitives Arrested at Royal Funeral

BANGKOK — Police declined to say Tuesday whether 42 people arrested at security checkpoints around the royal cremation grounds last week include any charged with royal defamation.

The “Red Bull heir” case : A case study in juridical process.

On October 12, 2022, high-profile lawyer Sukit Poonsrikasem posted on his Facebook wall about the case of Red Bull heir Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhaya who...
Rescue workers Thursday attend the scene of accident outside Rayong city.

Old Brit Accused of Driving Drunk, Killing Rayong Girl

RAYONG — A 10-year-old girl died Thursday in Rayong province after an elderly drunk Briton allegedly struck her family’s car, driving it off the road and into a tree.

Truck Kills Student On His Way To Exam

(16 February) A school pupil was killed after his motorcycle had been hit by a 18-wheeled truck as he made his way to a national university entrance exam.

Bangkok-Bound ISIS Suspect Arrested, Longer Visa Lines Expected

BANGKOK — Heightened security prompted by intel about a suspected militant attempting to enter Thailand have led to stricter security checks during the New Year holidays that mean longer lines for tourists seeking visas on arrival at Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Gov’t to Pay Fishermen For Boats Lost in EU Crackdown

BANGKOK — The government on Tuesday approved a plan to compensate fishing boat owners whose crafts failed to meet standards set by the European Union in 2015.

American Tourist Case Against Thai Security Guard Ended Well

A day after Mr.Bryce Alan Terzian, 33, an American tourist, pleaded with reporters in Phuket on April 16 to help him publicise his story...

Punks Arrested For Insulting Junta Leaders at Concert (Video)

BANGKOK — Ten punk rock musicians were arrested Saturday for singing songs deemed insulting to the leaders of the ruling military junta.

Minivan Driver Sought For Rape Of 15 Year Old Girl

(15 October) A minivan driver is being sought by the police on the suspicion that he had raped and threatened to murder a 15 year old girl.

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.

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