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Crime, Courts, Calamity

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

Three Europeans Beaten by Pattaya Bouncers

CHONBURI — Police say a group of security guards at a nightclub in Pattaya assaulted three European tourists after a fight broke out inside the club.

Thai Police Bust Cockfighting Ring, Arrest Nearly 90

BANGKOK (DPA) — Thai police arrested 89 people late Monday on cockfighting charges, officials confirmed.

Japanese Mafia Suspect Arrested in Pattaya

BANGKOK — Police say they have arrested a top member of a Japanese crime syndicate who allegedly brought in more than 22 million baht in fraud schemes over the course of several months.

Emergency Prank Calls Revealed to be Accidents

PRACHUAP KIRI KHAN - A man arrested for prank calling an emergency hotline has been released after police determined he didn't make the calls intentionally.

Chiang Mai Administrator Draws Gun on Officials in Meeting

CHIANG MAI – The chairman of a local administrative agency in Chiang Mai province has been arrested for taking out a gun during a budget meeting yesterday.

Former Princess' Parents Confess to Lese Majeste

BANGKOK — The parents of former princess Srirasmi confessed to charges of defaming the Thai monarchy today, reversing their earlier pleas of innocence.

Parents of Former Princess Jailed After Lese Majeste Confession

BANGKOK — The parents of former princess Srirasmi have been sent to await trial in jail after they confessed to charges of defaming the Thai monarchy today, reversing their earlier pleas of innocence.

22-Year-Old Burmese Man Found Dead on Koh Samui

SURAT THANI - A 22-year-old Burmese man was found dead on the southern island of Koh Samui this morning, less than a week after his cousin was murdered on the same island.

Russian Attacked for 'Not Buying Weed' in Pattaya

CHONBURI — A foreign tourist was allegedly attacked with brass knuckles in the resort town of Pattaya early this morning because he refused to buy weed from a dealer, police say.

Cleared Rape Suspect Describes Police Intimidation

NAKHON PATHOM — The 35-year-old man who was arrested and accused of raping more than ten women yesterday says he was bullied into making a false confession by police.

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