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Father Jumps From Court After Man Acquitted in Son’s Murder

BANGKOK — After the man he believed killed his son walked free Monday, a distraught father jumped from the eighth floor of the Criminal Court to his death.
Pairoj Toongtong, who owns a hotel and night markets, arrived Saturday to propose a lower-tech version of Elon Musk's already unlikely plan.

Reporter’s Notebook: Mud and Adrenaline in Chiang Rai

CHIANG RAI — It was early Friday morning when a source tipped us that someone had died overnight inside the cave where the massive search and rescue operation was in its 14th day.

Uni Student Beaten Until Spleen Bursts in Hazing Ritual

BANGKOK — Police on Friday were investigating the case of a university student allegedly beaten by classmates until his spleen burst. Authorities said an unidentified...

Bangkok Breast Meat Not Drug-Free: Consumer Group

BANGKOK — Chomping on chicken breasts for the sake of protein may come with a side of antibiotics, consumer advocates warned Wednesday.

Ekkamai Bouncer Takes Down Suthep’s Rampaging Nephew: Witnesses

BANGKOK — Police on Thursday were investigating whether a nephew of former firebrand activist Suthep Thaugsuban whacked a taxi driver and his cab with...

Anxious Thai Moms-to-Be Now Have an App For That

BANGKOK — Awassada Poowadansiri and her husband Teeradon Poowadansiri have a big moment coming and feel unprepared. When it comes to learning about bringing...
Saowalak Unkaew at her grilled corn cart in Khaosan Road Tuesday night.

Police the Cops Before ‘Choking Us,’ Khaosan Vendors Say

BANGKOK — By 7pm, Saowalak Unkaew sets up her grilled corn cart at one end of Khaosan Road, something she’s done long before the tourism boom turned it into a bustling hive of commerce about 20 years ago.

How They Survived: Boys Describe Their Cave Ordeal

CHIANG RAI — “I was afraid …  afraid that if I didn’t go back home soon, my mom would be angry at me,” Chanin “Titan” Wiboonrungruang said.

Survivor of Mae Hong Son Plane Crash Dies

MAE HONG SON — The sole survivor of a plane crash in Mae Hong Son two weeks ago died from his injuries in hospital...

Brit English Teacher Investigated For Child Porn

BANGKOK — Police on Wednesday are investigating whether a British teacher sexually abused any children after he was charged with possession of child pornography.

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