Trump, Oregon in Talks About Pulling Agents in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Trump administration has started talks with the Oregon governor’s office and indicated that it would begin to draw down the presence of federal agents sent to quell two months of chaotic protests in Portland if the state stepped up its own enforcement, a senior White House official said Tuesday.
Prosecutors, Police To Probe ‘Boss Red Bull’ Case
BANGKOK — Officials said Tuesday an inquiry into the decision to drop all charges against a billionaire scion accused of killing a policeman in a 2012 car crash will conclude swiftly.
‘Big Joke’ Prays to Return to Police Duty
PHITSANULOK — A former police commander who has largely disappeared from the public eye expressed his wish to return to the force.
Immigration Says No More Extension Amnesty After Sep. 26
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — The Thai Immigration Bureau on Sunday issued an advisory saying that all foreigners with transit or tourist visas or visa on arrival (VoA), whose stay in Thailand was extended due to the COVID-19 outbreak, must leave Thailand by Sept. 26.
Trump Seeks Political Shot in the Arm in Vaccine Push
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic put his political fate in grave jeopardy. Now he’s hoping to get credit for his administration’s aggressive push for a vaccine -– and crossing his fingers that one gets approved before Election Day.
Bangkok High School Joins Anti-Prayut Rallies; More to Follow
BANGKOK — The latest student-led protests against what they perceived as undemocratic government took place at a high school in Bangkok on Friday.
Red Bull Companies Silent After Charges Dropped Against ‘Boss’
BANGKOK — Red Bull and other companies owned by the Yoovidhya family on Friday declined to comment on the news that all charges were dropped against their billionaire scion’s alleged killing of a policeman with his Ferrari in 2012.
Politico, Activist to Question Why ‘Boss Red Bull’ Isn’t Indicted
BANGKOK — Police said the decision to drop all charges against a billionaire scion who allegedly killed a policeman with his Ferrari in 2012 is in compliance with the justice system.
Cops Confirm Charges on Red Bull Heir Dropped From ’12 Crash
BANGKOK (AP) — Charges have been dropped against a Thai heir to the Red Bull energy drink fortune who was accused in a 2012 car crash that killed a Bangkok police officer, Thai police said Friday.
Charges on Hit-and-Run ‘Boss Red Bull’ Dropped: Report
BANGKOK — A media report on Thursday night said the prosecutor decided not to indict a member of an ultra-rich family accused of killing a policeman and fleeing the scene in 2012.
