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Four gunmen involved in Ayutthaya fatal attack arrested
Four gunmen involved in Ayutthaya fatal attack arrested
AYUTTHAYA: All four suspects involved in a fatal shooting in Bang Pahan District on Thursday (Sept 6) in which one man was killed and another badly wounded have been caught.
Family of slain Thai student accepts US coroner’s finding
Family of slain Thai student accepts US coroner’s finding
BANGKOK: The family of the 25-year-old Thai law student stabbed to death in an apartment in the United States has accepted the finding of a Seattle coroner that she was killed by her older friend, who then killed herself.
Police wait for British police’s questioning report on ‘Koh Tao rape’
Police wait for British police’s questioning report on ‘Koh Tao rape’
SURAT THANI: British police will send within this month their report on the questioning of the British woman, 19, who claimed to have been drugged, raped and robbed on Koh Tao in June while local police have said they would arrest more people sharing false information on the case.
‘Fire risk’ warning for new Suvarnabhumi terminal design
‘Fire risk’ warning for new Suvarnabhumi terminal design
BANGKOK: The Engineering Institute of Thailand (EIT) has warned that the winning design for the new passenger terminal at Suvarnabhumi airport poses a huge fire risk with its huge wooden structures.
Tham Luang cave boys says thanks to all rescuers
Tham Luang cave boys says thanks to all rescuers
BANGKOK: The 12 young footballers who captured the world’s attention in the rescue operation at Tham Luang cave in Chiang Rai have shown their appreciation to His Majesty the King and all people involved in the mission.
Mystery surrounds death of two Thai students in Seattle
Mystery surrounds death of two Thai students in Seattle
BANGKOK: One of the two female Thai students found dead in their apartment in Seattle on Tuesday (Sept 4) had flown to the United States only two weeks ago to further her studies for a master’s degree in law, according to a member of her family.
FAT search for new U23 coach begins
FAT search for new U23 coach begins
FOOTBALL: The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) has begun its search for coach of the U23 team, FAT president Somyot Poompunmuang said yesterday (Sept 5).
Blacklisting assured for ‘raped’ British woman
Blacklisting assured for ‘raped’ British woman
BANGKOK: The national police chief Chakthip Chaijinda has confirmed the blacklisting of a British woman, 19, and the administrator of the CSI LA page on Facebook for reporting a rape on Koh Tao that has been dismissed by police.
Bangkok gala for cave rescuers
Bangkok gala for cave rescuers
BANGKOK: Thousands of guests were driving down to Bangkok yesterday (Sept 5) ahead of tonight’s government-sponsored thank you dinner reception at the Royal Plaza for those involved in the daring Tham Luang cave rescue in northern Thailand in July.
CSI LA Facebook followers arrested in Koh Tao rape case
CSI LA Facebook followers arrested in Koh Tao rape case
SURAT THANI: Police have arrested nine of 12 people wanted for publishing or sharing a CSI LA Facebook report about the alleged rape of a 19-year-old British tourist on Koh Tao.
Forest run-off causes havoc in Lopburi
Forest run-off causes havoc in Lopburi
LOPBURI: Several tambons in Lopburi’s Muang district have been submerged in the wake of forest run-off triggered by hours of torrential rain.
Cops hunt CSI LA ‘rape’ post sharers
Cops hunt CSI LA ‘rape’ post sharers
SURAT THANI: The Samui provincial court has approved an arrest warrant for the administrator of the CSI LA Facebook page and 12 of its followers for posting and then sharing a report on the alleged rape of a British tourist on Koh Tao.
Phuket-bound minivan driver fined for refusal to slow down
Phuket-bound minivan driver fined for refusal to slow down
PHUKET: A Phuket-bound minivan driver has been suspended for 30 days and fined B5,000 for speeding, being aggressive towards passengers and failure to use a GPS.
Flooding overnight in Bangkok and more rain on the way
Flooding overnight in Bangkok and more rain on the way
BANGKOK: Following a night of torrential rain which paralysed traffic on several main roads in the capital, the weather office has warned residents there could be a repeat of the nightmare tonight (Sept 4).
‘Tainted’ tattoo shop shut down
‘Tainted’ tattoo shop shut down
BANGKOK: Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) health officials have closed a tattoo shop in Phra Nakhon district after it was found that it did not follow safe, hygienic practices.
Shih Tzu sidekick aided couple’s crime spree
Shih Tzu sidekick aided couple’s crime spree
BANGKOK: A couple dubbed the ‘dog-carrying thieves’ brought a newly-bought Shih Tzu with them when they recently appeared at the Provincial Police Region 1 headquarters in Bangkok.
Good-bye Asian Games, now Thais eye Tokyo
Good-bye Asian Games, now Thais eye Tokyo
ASIAN GAMES: Thailand are looking forward to glory at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after the Asian Games in Indonesia drew to a close yesterday night (Sept 2).
Sex worker influx leaves Taiwan mulling Thai visa restrictions
Sex worker influx leaves Taiwan mulling Thai visa restrictions
BANGKOK: Taiwan is considering driving down visa-free entries for Thais from six times to twice a year after the number of Thai women discovered working in the sex trade in the territory jumped during the visa waiver program’s introduction two years ago.
Minivan owner, driver face punishment for ‘racetrack’ ride to Phuket
Minivan owner, driver face punishment for ‘racetrack’ ride to Phuket
The driver of a speeding Phuket-bound minivan, together with the vehicle’s owner, will be summonsed and punished by provincial land transport officials after an online complaint by a passenger.
Ban threat for alleged Brit teen rape victim
Ban threat for alleged Brit teen rape victim
SURAT THANI: Police have vowed to blacklist a 19-year-old British girl and deny her entry to Thailand indefinitely if she fails to counter investigators’ findings that her rape claim on Koh Tao is groundless.