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Protesters ready for ‘war’ over Doi Suthep
Protesters ready for ‘war’ over Doi Suthep
CHIANG MAI: A civic network will this Sunday (Apr 29) intensify its protest against the state housing project at the foot of Doi Suthep in an attempt to prompt Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to make the “right” decision and return the area to nature.
Attempted murder rap for Facebook streamer
Attempted murder rap for Facebook streamer
BANGKOK: Police have brought four charges, including attempted murder and drug use, against a man who brutally attacked his girlfriend and broadcast it live on his Facebook page on Sunday evening (Apr 22).
Live-streaming attacker high on meth, say police
Live-streaming attacker high on meth, say police
BANGKOK: A man whose vicious attack on his girlfriend was broadcast live on his Facebook page yesterday evening was high on methamphetamine (ya bah) at the time, according to police.
25 detained at Pattaya hotel’s ‘swingers’ party’
25 detained at Pattaya hotel’s ‘swingers’ party’
CHONBURI: Eleven men and 14 women of various nationalities were rounded up late on Saturday night (Apr 21) in a raid on a hotel in South Pattaya in tambon Nong Prue while attending a swingers’ party for attendants to swap partners for sexual activities.
Cops top list of corruption cases heard in graft court
Cops top list of corruption cases heard in graft court
NATIONWIDE: The police force has topped the list of defendants involved in corruption and malfeasance cases that are heard by the specialised Corruption Court with a total of 402 policemen facing lawsuits.
Four police chiefs flunk Songkran ‘road safety test’
Four police chiefs flunk Songkran ‘road safety test’
BANGKOK: Four provincial police chiefs have been moved to work at the Royal Thai Police’s (RTP) operation centre as a form of punishment due to the high number of road accidents and fatalities witnessed in their provinces over the Songkran festival.
Wife seeks justice over prison inmate’s brutal death
Wife seeks justice over prison inmate’s brutal death
SAMUT PRAKAN: A woman is seeking justice for the death of her husband, who she says was brutally beaten in Samut Prakan Central Prison only a short time before he was due to be released.
TAT’s new tourist scan: National tourism body rolls out QR codes for travellers
TAT’s new tourist scan: National tourism body rolls out QR codes for travellers
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched its “Enjoy Local” campaign, offering QR code payment for tourists purchasing products and services at over 6,000 locations across the country.
Hat Yai dorm owner held in rape of student
Hat Yai dorm owner held in rape of student
SONGKHLA: A dormitory owner accused of raping a high-school student on the property was arrested yesterday (Apr 20) after police tracked his mobile phone.
Probation Dept defends house calls to Kamnan Poh
Probation Dept defends house calls to Kamnan Poh
BANGKOK: The Probation Department yesterday (April 19) defended its decision to visit the home of Somchai Khunpleum instead of requiring him to report regularly to probation authorities following his early release from prison only a few years after being sentenced for ordering a contract killing on a politician.
Myanmar killers sentenced for slaying Thai female student
Myanmar killers sentenced for slaying Thai female student
BANGKOK: Two Myanmar men were yesterday (April 19) handed down six-year prison sentences for the brutal murder of a 19-year-old female student who was stabbed to death in Ranong three years ago.
Alibaba B11bn investment promises quick results, says Prayut
Alibaba B11bn investment promises quick results, says Prayut
BANGKOK: Alibaba Group has promised to produce results of mutual benefit from its investment in Thailand by the end of next year, and to help poor farmers, Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha said after meeting with executive chairman Jack Ma today (April 19).
6.7% of those reporting for draft are drug users
6.7% of those reporting for draft are drug users
NATIONWIDE: More than 12,200 young men reporting for military conscription this year have tested positive for use of illicit drugs so far, with Kalasin having the highest number and many more results still to come.
‘Chaba Kaew’ ready to test world’s best
‘Chaba Kaew’ ready to test world’s best
FOOTBALL: Thailand are looking forward to taking on the best teams at next year’s World Cup after they lost to Australia on penalties in the semi-finals of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Jordan on Tuesday night (Apr 17).
Human traffickers given 167 to 320 years
Human traffickers given 167 to 320 years
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court yesterday sentenced three human traffickers to between 167 and 320 years each in prison in connection with the Mae Hong Son underage sex trade scandal.
Shark bites confirmed for Norwegian in Hua Hin
Shark bites confirmed for Norwegian in Hua Hin
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: A Norwegian tourist was bitten by a shark, officials confirmed for the first time yesterday, as they planned more safety measures for swimmers.
Songkran road death toll up again
Songkran road death toll up again
NATIONWIDE: The accumulated road death toll during the “seven dangerous days” of Songkran jumped to 418 this year, up about 7% on last year.
Prayut makes a pitch for Muay Thai
Prayut makes a pitch for Muay Thai
OLYMPICS: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach to help push for the inclusion of Muay Thai at the 2024 Games. Gen Prayut discussed the matter with Bach during their meeting at Government House yesterday (Apr 17).
Prayut vows to overcome traffic accident scourge
Prayut vows to overcome traffic accident scourge
NATIONWIDE: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday (Apr 17) vowed to succeed in curbing the carnage on the roads, saying more stringent measures would be introduced.
‘Shark attack’ off Hua Hin beach prompts investigation
‘Shark attack’ off Hua Hin beach prompts investigation
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources will send a patrol team to survey areas off a Hua Hin beach after a tourist was reportedly bitten by a shark, and video apparently showed sharks in the sea.