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Crime, Courts, Calamity

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

'Technical Students' Rob Two Nonthaburi 7-11 Stores

NONTHABURI - Two self-described technical students robbed two convenience stores in Nonthaburi province in the space of 15 minutes early this morning.

Thai Woman Jumps To Her Death At Pattaya Mall

CHONBURI - A Thai woman has jumped to her death at a landmark shopping mall in the resort town of Pattaya this morning.

Alleged Ringleader of CIB Graft Hospitalised For 'Chest Pain'

BANGKOK - Former Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) and alleged ringleader of a massive graft ring has been sent to hospital due to "severe chest pain," officials say.

Koh Tao Murders Trial Begins in Thailand

BANGKOK (DPA) - The trial of two Myanmar suspects accused of murdering a pair of British tourists in the Thai resort of Koh Tao began Friday, officials said.

Police Rescue Three Nepalese ABAC Students From 'Kidnappers'

BANGKOK - Police say they have rescued three Nepalese students who were abducted by five former classmates in Bangkok earlier this week.

Angered By Parking Fine, Motorist Attacks Krabi Cop

KRABI - A motorist is under arrest on suspicion of attacking a police officer with a knife after he was fined for illegally parking near a police box in Krabi province.

Foreign Diver Killed By Speedboat At Koh Tao Island

SURAT THANI - A stray speedboat has killed a foreign diver off the coast of Koh Tao island, a popular diving destination for tourists in southern Thailand.

Thai Govt 'Willing' To Abolish Death Penalty: Official

BANGKOK - The Thai government may abolish Thailand's death penalty in the near future, a senior official said, as delegates from around the world overwhelmingly supported the UN's proposal for suspension of death sentence.

Norwegian Allegedly Assaults 'Annoying Friend'

CHONBURI - A Norwegian in Chonburi province has been charged with assault for allegedly slashing a knife at his friend who was being "annoying."

'Jealous' Cop Kills Ex-Girlfriend Before Turning Gun On Himself

BANGKOK — A 16-hour manhunt for a police officer who murdered his ex-girlfriend came to an end this morning when he was found in his car with a gunshot to the head.

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