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Police nab Russian Infraud ‘cyber-gangster’ in Bangkok
Police nab Russian Infraud ‘cyber-gangster’ in Bangkok
BANGKOK: Police have detained a Russian national believed to be the No.2 organiser of a transnational gang operating a black market and theft operation known as the Infraud international theft ring.
Bullet hole, pellets in dead animals at Premchai’s campsite
Bullet hole, pellets in dead animals at Premchai’s campsite
KANCHANABURI: Police have found a bullet hole in the dead endangered black leopard and shotgun pellets in the protected pheasant found at the illegal campsite of construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta in a Kanchanaburi forest reserve.
School head denies he molested girl
School head denies he molested girl
NAKHON RATHCHASIMA: A school director accused of sexually molesting a 14-year-old female student at his school yesterday (Feb 7) denied any wrongdoing when he turned himself in to local police.
ITD under pressure over state contracts
ITD under pressure over state contracts
BANGKOK: The Stock Exchange of Thailand-listed Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD) has been thrust into an unwelcome spotlight as questions have been raised over its corporate governance after the arrest of its president, accused of poaching wildlife in a Kanchanaburi World Heritage sanctuary.
DSI tells Somyot to pipe down
DSI tells Somyot to pipe down
BANGKOK: An ex-police chief’s claim that he “borrowed” B300 million from the owner of a massage parlour, which is now being probed for human trafficking and other criminal ties, is unlikely to get him off the hook, officials said yesterday (Feb 6).
Time’s up for Prawit to come clean
Time’s up for Prawit to come clean
BANGKOK: The deadline for Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon to submit a third statement explaining all the luxury watches spotted on his wrist expires today (Feb 7), a source at the anti-graft agency said.
Ital-Thai tycoon in crosshairs after arrest
Ital-Thai tycoon in crosshairs after arrest
BANGKOK: Construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta could face a maximum of 28 years in jail if he is found guilty of illegally poaching wildlife in the World Heritage Thungyai Naresuan sanctuary in Kanchanaburi province.
Italian-Thai boss charged with hunting in sanctuary
Italian-Thai boss charged with hunting in sanctuary
KANCHANABURI: Construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta has been arrested for allegedly hunting wildlife in the World Heritage Thungyai Naresuan sanctuary in Kanchanaburi province.
CSD takes over Kanchanaburi lottery case
CSD takes over Kanchanaburi lottery case
BANGKOK: The Crime Suppression Division (CSD) has taken over the lottery case in Kanchanaburi in a fresh bid to shed lights on the winner.
Ex-police chief Somyot ‘borrowed’ B300mn from brothel owner
Ex-police chief Somyot ‘borrowed’ B300mn from brothel owner
BANGKOK: Former national police chief Somyot Poompunmuang admitted yesterday (Feb 5) that he had borrowed a huge sum of money from the fugitive owner of the Victoria’s Secret Massage brothel, Kampol Wirathepsuporn.
End of road for Jankovic in Thailand
End of road for Jankovic in Thailand
FOOTBALL: Following a short but disastrous stay at the helm of Thailand U23 team, coach Zoran Jankovic has terminated his contract with the Football Association of Thailand (FAT).
Policing a rogue’s island paradise
Policing a rogue’s island paradise
SURAT THANI: A recent deadly brawl on Koh Samui has galvanised authorities into launching checks on rogue activities which they fear have taken root on the resort island.
Accused school chief says he was framed
Accused school chief says he was framed
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A school director accused of “an affair” with a girl he called “dear wife” claims he was defamed by Line chat messages doctored by somebody dissatisfied with his work.
Seeking redemption in art
Seeking redemption in art
BANGKOK: More Thai convicts are turning to religious artwork while behind bars to “cleanse” their minds but some find staring a Buddhist statue in the eye day after day a daunting task given the guilt associated with past crimes.
State agencies to adopt cashless systems
State agencies to adopt cashless systems
NATIONWIDE: All state agencies will be required to make and receive payments through the electronic system from March 27, a crucial step in transforming Thailand into a less cash-reliant economy.
Former yakuza leader extradited to Japan
Former yakuza leader extradited to Japan
BANGKOK: A Japanese yakuza gangster arrested after lying low in Thailand for 12 years was extradited to stand trial in his home country yesterday (Feb 1).
Thais enter Davis Cup tie on a wing and a prayer
Thais enter Davis Cup tie on a wing and a prayer
TENNIS: Thailand remain cautious ahead of their Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group 2 first round tie against Sri Lanka despite their superior head-to-head record and the host team missing their No.1 player.
School head faces third sex abuse rap
School head faces third sex abuse rap
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A local school director accused of having an affair with a 14-year-old student could face an additional charge of sexual abuse in the case.
Polls tell Prawit it’s time to go
Polls tell Prawit it’s time to go
BANGKOK: Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has come under renewed pressure over his luxury watch collection as petitions and online polls have been launched asking people if they think he should resign.
Brazilian drug mule nabbed at airport
Brazilian drug mule nabbed at airport
BANGKOK: A Brazilian woman was arrested at Suvarnabhumi airport after an X-ray found 60 packets of cocaine inside her stomach yesterday (Jan 31).