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Crime, Courts, Calamity

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

1 Killed in Drunken Rampage By Ex-Cop

LAMPANG — An intoxicated former police officer reportedly sprayed bullets at a group of patrons in a restaurant in Lampang province early this morning, killing one person.

Red Cross Bus Crash Injures Three

AYUTTHAYA — A double-decker bus operated by the Red Cross Society crashed in Ayutthaya province this morning, injuring three people.

Suthep to Replace Kamronwit as Top BKK Police Chief

BANGKOK — The commander of the Royal Thai Police says there is no political pressure behind the departure of Bangkok’s top police chief, Pol.Lt.Gen. Kamronwit Thoopkrachang.

Karens Demand Answers About Missing Activist

CHIANG MAI — Ethnic Karen activists staged a rally at Chiang Mai City Hall today urging authorities to swiftly investigate the disappearance of a prominent Karen rights activist and key court witness.

Deadly Car Crash Driver Escapes Jail Term

BANGKOK —The Appeal Court has handed down a suspended jail sentence and 48-hours of community service to the woman who killed nine people in a car accident in Bangkok three years ago.

Chinese Tourist 'Faints' and Drowns near Koh Lan

CHONBURI — A Chinese tourist fainted while he was swimming in the sea and subsequently drowned, say police in Pattaya.

Karen Rights Activist and Key Court Witness 'Disappears'

BANGKOK — A rights activist and key witness in a court case against the director of Kaeng Krachan Park has disappeared, his family says.

Tear Gas Explosion at Safety Lecture Injures 10

BANGKOK — At least 10 people have been injured by tear gas canisters that exploded during a lecture held in Bangkok today on the danger of tear gas canisters.

Vendor Killed By Drunk-Driving MBK Manager

BANGKOK — A vendor has been killed after the manager of a famous Bangkok shopping mall crashed his Mercedes Benz into a garbage truck this morning while driving under the influence.

2 Teenagers Arrested For Khaosan Road Murder

BANGKOK - Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with the lethal stabbing of an eighth-grade schoolboy on Khaosan Road during Songkran.

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