Scholar Fears Massive Renovation of Iconic Avenue May Erase History
BANGKOK — Works are underway to tear down buildings along a 1,200-meter stretch of the iconic Ratchadamnoen Avenue and rebuild them under a new architectural style per orders from the Crown Property Bureau, who owns the land.
Self-Confessed Lopburi Robber Apologizes for Killing Victims
BANGKOK — A man identified by police as the robber who gunned down three people during a gold store robbery two weeks ago said Thursday that he did not mean to kill his victims, which include a 2-year-old boy.
Thai Tourist Returning From China Confirmed as Coronavirus Patient
BANGKOK — Health officials on Wednesday said they found the first case of a Thai national who contracted the new strain of coronavirus, and the fourth infection in Thailand.
Mitsubishi Premises in Germany Raided for Alleged Emissions Fraud
BERLIN (Kyodo) — Multiple premises connected to affiliates of Mitsubishi Motors Corp. in Germany were raided by local prosecutors Tuesday as part of an investigation into a suspected diesel emissions fraud.
Police Chief Says Lopburi Heist Suspect ‘Not a Scapegoat’
LOPBURI — Police commissioner Chakthip Chaijinda said on Wednesday investigators have ample evidence to back up its case against a school director accused of murdering three people in a gold store heist two weeks ago.
Top Pollution Official Downplays PM2.5 Health Risks, Say Netizens Stirring ‘Drama’
BANGKOK — Netizens on Wednesday are demanding a top pollution control official to resign after he accused people of overreacting to the smog crisis that reportedly sent 40,000 Bangkokians to hospital.
Health Official Says British Man Cleared of China Coronavirus
BANGKOK — A senior health official on Tuesday disputed a claim published in a British tabloid newspaper that a British tourist fell ill with a new strain of coronavirus that originated from China.
School Director Arrested, Identified as Robber Who Killed 3 in Lopburi
LOPBURI — After weeks of intense manhunt, police said on Wednesday they arrested a man who killed three people during a gold store heist, including a 2-year-old toddler.
Bloomberg Calls for Trump’s Removal in New Impeachment Ad
NEW YORK (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg launched a new impeachment-focused television ad Tuesday urging the Senate to remove President Donald Trump from office.
Outbreak From New Virus Rises to 440 in China, With 9 Dead
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese health authorities urged people to avoid crowds and public gatherings after warning on Wednesday that a new viral illness infecting hundreds of people and causing at least nine deaths could spread further.
