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Crime, Courts, Calamity

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

Dismembered Woman’s Final Words: ‘If I Survive, Then You Die’

KHON KAEN — A woman accused of murder told her sister she only meant to hurt her victim as an act of revenge –...

Police Raid Homes of Slain Lahu Activist’s Family, Friends

CHIANG MAI — Police raided the homes of family and associates of a slain ethnic Lahu activist Monday as part of what authorities said...

Experts Dismiss Deep South Link to Hospital Bomb

BANGKOK — While police brass have yet to name who they think was behind Monday’s bomb attack that wounded dozens in a hospital waiting room, several analysts Thursday ruled out a group of possible perpetrators: the southern insurgents.

Flooded Areas Across Bangkok After Last Night’s Big Storm (Photos)

BANGKOK — A night of pounding rain left portions of the capital flooded Thursday morning, leading to a torrent of complaints from commuters.

Task Force Weighed After 1,000-Year-Old Coral Stolen From Gulf Island

CHUMPHON — Officials announced plans to establish a task force to protect marine resources Wednesday after an ancient coral specimen was stolen from an island in the Gulf of Thailand.

Civilian Military Trials May Resume After Bombing

BANGKOK — In lieu of Monday’s bomb attack at an army-owned hospital, the junta is considering resuming military trials for civilians.

50,000 Defamation Suits May Be Dropped Wednesday

BANGKOK — The lead author of the revised Computer Crime Act and a public prosecutor said Tuesday that the law can no longer be used as a tool for defamation lawsuits, and all those filed under it must be dismissed.

Ambushed by Bomb and Gunfire, 2 Volunteer Soldiers Killed in Yala

YALA — Two paramilitary volunteers on patrol duty were killed in a bomb and gun attack in the Krong Pinang district of Yala province Tuesday afternoon.

Cop Caught Opening Cell for Lovebirds to Take Flight

ROI ET — A policeman was fired Sunday for opening a jail cell and allowing two prisoners to escape to their waiting girlfriends. Security camera...

Jenphop Takes Stand to Discuss Drug Use, Fatal Crash

AYUTTHAYA — Jenphop Viraporn took the stand on the last day of his trial Friday to defend himself against the charges it was his recklessness to blame for the deaths of two grad students in a fiery wreck last year.

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