Lesser Charges for 7 Accused of Killing Disabled Bread Vendor
BANGKOK — Seven people stabbed and killed Somkiat Srichan in broad daylight two months ago as he plead for mercy, yet when the day comes they go to trial, it will be for manslaughter and not premeditated murder.
BTS Riders Grumpy Over Possible Fare Hikes
BANGKOK — Commuters are reacting unhappily to rumored fare increases coming to outlying BTS stations along the Silom and Sukhumvit lines.
Victims’ Families Refuse Cash, Demand Full Prosecution of Jenphop
BANGKOK — The trial of a businessman who killed two grad students in a high-speed car crash will get underway next month with a verdict expected before year’s end.
Three Teens Killed During Bangkok Police Chase
BANGKOK — Three teens died in a motorcycle wreck after police officers giving chase collided with them early Sunday morning.
Portugal Stuns France to Lift 1st Cup Despite Ronaldo Injury
SAINT-DENIS, France — Portugal's players crowded around Cristiano Ronaldo as he sat on the turf, but their tearful captain couldn't withstand the pain of his injury any longer.
Suspected Italian-Thai Workers Camp Arsonist Arrested
BANGKOK — A suspect was arrested Thursday evening in connection with the recent fire at a construction workers camp near Don Mueang Airport.
Socialite Accused of Flaunting Royal Title Goes to Jail
BANGKOK — The Criminal Court on Thursday ordered a businesswoman to be imprisoned for 12 days as she awaits trial on several grave offenses, including, most notably, insulting the monarchy.
Oil Turns White Boats to Brown in Rio Olympic Sailing Venue
A new pollution problem has surfaced in Guanabara Bay, the venue for sailing in the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
Vanishing Bangkok: What is the Capital Being Remade Into, And For Whom?
BANGKOK — From the labyrinth of toys that was Saphan Lek to the once-blooming sidewalks of the Pak Khlong Talad flower market, – and on and on across the capital, some of the best examples of Bangkok’s vibrant street life are being swept away.
Celeb Finds Not Everyone Amused by Cop-Bribing Story
BANGKOK — A soap opera star who’s spoken out against corruption failed to impress his fanclub Sunday by boasting online that he tried to bribe a police officer.
