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Crime, Courts, Calamity

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

Chiang Mai To Tackle 'Extortive' Karaoke Bars

(24 September) Chiang Mai Governor Thanin Suphasaen said that the authorities and other related organisations are planning to curb on overpriced services within the Province.

Kanchanaburi Man 'Murders' His Former Lover

(24 September) A resident of Kanchanaburi Province reportedly shot dead his former lover who refused to resume her relationship with him.

32,000 Six Graders Are Illiterate: Education Official

(23 September) The Ministry of Education is to renew a drive against illiteracy after national test results revealed the embarrassing fact that tens of thousands of Thai school pupils somehow cannot read or write, according to an official.

Police Officers Who 'Kidnap' Italian Engineer Under Arrest

(23 August) Following complaints from an Italian expat who claimed he had been kidnapped by a group of police officers in Bangkok, the police have arrested 2 officers in connection with the crime.

Thailand To Welcome Man Utd Stars This Week

The renowned football team of Manchester United is set to arrive in Thailand on July 11 before kicking a big match against 'Singha Allstar' on July 13.

Phuket Top Police Blasts Video Of Thai Man Slapping Russian

PHUKET - Commander of the police in Phuket province criticized the Russian man who made public the video of himself being slapped and threatened with a gun by a Thai man, saying the video has 'caused damage' to the image of Thailand.

Samutprakarn Police Round Up Dozens Of Teenage Bikers

(6 May) Around 50 "Dek Van" (teen biker gangs) were arrested early morning today following a major police operation in Samutprakarn province.

Police Officer In Controversial Video Suspended

(1 May) Sergeant Major. Worawit Nukulkij, police official of Din Daeng police station has been stripped of his position after a video clip exposing him taking advantage of a woman by searching her in a motel instead of a police station caused controversy in the online community.

American 'Scammed Of His 11 Mil. Baht' Now Living In Temple

(1 May) An American citizen who allegedly lost his 11 million baht to a scamming wife sought help from Thai officials.

Minister Suggests Setting Up Night Court For Tourists

(30 April) Minister of Tourism and Sports said the authorities could establish a nighttime, bilingual court dedicated solely to solving crimes that involved tourists - a move he hoped could make Thailand a safer place for foreign visitors.

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