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Government incapable of ending graft, says poll
Government incapable of ending graft, says poll
BANGKOK: Almost half of the Thai population think the government will be unable to solve the corruption problem that has plagued government offices and the monastic circle – and another third are unsure – because the problem is so deep-rooted in Thai society, Suan Dusit Poll suggested today (June 17).
Foreigner held for break-ins that included Prawit’s home
Foreigner held for break-ins that included Prawit’s home
BANGKOK: A foreign man wanted in connection with a string of break-ins two years ago, including one at the home of Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon, has been arrested in Khon Kaen.
Woman, father shot dead in hospital
Woman, father shot dead in hospital
NAKHON PATHOM: An angry man pulled a gun from a bag and shot his father-in-law and wife dead, and then put the pistol to his own temple and pulled the trigger in a waiting room at Nakhon Pathom Hospital yesterday afternoon (June 15).
Court seizes B21m more from former Pheu Thai MP, B168mn already seized
Court seizes B21m more from former Pheu Thai MP, B168mn already seized
BANGKOK: The Supreme Court has confiscated another B21 million of assets from former Pheu Thai MP for Chiang Mai Kasem Nimmonrat, 54, and his wife for amassing unusual wealth, on top of the B168mn previously seized.
Thailand’s most wanted elephant captured after months-long hunt
Thailand’s most wanted elephant captured after months-long hunt
CHANTABURI: Thailand’s most wanted elephant has been recaptured after months of wandering, raiding crops and killing at least one person, and returned to the detention centre he fled from – for further attitude adjustment.
Warrants issued for deep south shooter suspects
Warrants issued for deep south shooter suspects
NARATHIWAT: Eight arrest warrants were issued yesterday (June 14) for suspects in the shooting deaths of four civilians in Narathiwat last week.
Government ups efforts to nab ‘fake news’ spreaders
Government ups efforts to nab ‘fake news’ spreaders
BANGKOK: The authorities are stepping up a crackdown on false and misleading information targeting the government which is spreading quickly via social media platforms.
Thai gamblers gear up for World Cup
Thai gamblers gear up for World Cup
NATIONWIDE: With the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia set to kick off today (June 14), hype among football enthusiasts is running high, but so too is enthusiasm among gamblers who plan to bet on the matches.
Computer crime warrant out for Facebook user ‘KonthaiUk’
Computer crime warrant out for Facebook user ‘KonthaiUk’
BANGKOK: Police have obtained an arrest warrant for a London-based Facebook user for allegedly posting false information about the Thai government while dozens of Thais have been prosecuted for sharing it.
Police chief seeks allies to collar ex-monk
Police chief seeks allies to collar ex-monk
BANGKOK: National police chief Chakthip Chaijinda flew to France at the weekend to coordinate with Interpol at its headquarters to pressure Germany into extraditing fugitive former monk Phra Phrom Methee to Thailand, a highly placed police source said yesterday (June 12).
Missing American tourist found dead in Surat Thani dam
Missing American tourist found dead in Surat Thani dam
SURAT THANI: The body of a missing American tourist was found floating near a privately-run raft resort at the Ratchaprapa dam yesterday (June 11), three days after he disappeared while swimming in the reservoir.
Only pride at stake for serial losers Thailand
Only pride at stake for serial losers Thailand
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand begin the final preliminary round of the inaugural FIVB Women’s Nations League today (June 12).
Heroin mules busted during police raids
Heroin mules busted during police raids
BANGKOK: Six Nepalese and one Indian national were arrested in a crackdown on a gang smuggling heroin from Myanmar to Hong Kong via Thailand, the Immigration Bureau (IB) said yesterday (June 11).
Cops go after World Cup gamblers
Cops go after World Cup gamblers
NATIONWIDE: Police plan to summon and charge around 100 celebrities and online beauty presenters for allegedly promoting illegal football gambling websites.
Primary schools face lunch budgets grilling
Primary schools face lunch budgets grilling
NATIONWIDE: State-run primary schools will be quizzed on how they spent their budget for school lunch programs, the Office of Basic Education Commission (Obec) said yesterday (June 11) after widespread irregularities in how the money was disbursed were found in Surat Thani and Phichit.
Man nabbed with 15 ton drug precursor haul
Man nabbed with 15 ton drug precursor haul
BANGKOK: A Thai lorry driver has been arrested in Myanmar for transporting 15 tons of sodium cyanide, which can be used as a precursor for making drugs. The arrest was made under the Thai-Myanmar drug suppression cooperation, authorities said.
Loss of innocence: Teens lure teens into sex work
Loss of innocence: Teens lure teens into sex work
BANGKOK: The recent arrest of a 17-year-old girl who procured an underage girl for an Indian tourist in Pattaya highlighted the recent crackdown on prostitution and human trafficking rings whose perpetrators and victims are getting younger, according to police.
Banks to sell products via telephone, post offices
Banks to sell products via telephone, post offices
BANGKOK: The Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) is allowing financial institutions to sell insurance products via telesales and post offices, aiming to expand insurance penetration in rural provinces.
Snoozing lawmakers ‘unwell’, says Peerasak
Snoozing lawmakers ‘unwell’, says Peerasak
BANGKOK: Two lawmakers spotted sleeping on the job on Thursday (June 7), prompting Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha to issue a stern warning against legislators dozing off, were unwell, National Legislative Assembly (NLA) Vice President Peerasak Porjit said yesterday.
Man arrested for rape of autistic stepdaughter
Man arrested for rape of autistic stepdaughter
PETCHABURI: A 40-year-old man was arrested in Phetchaburi province yesterday (June 7) for the alleged assault and rape of his autistic stepdaughter, aged 11 years, after bank staff recognised him from a police “wanted” notice.