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Disgraced ex-police chief of Saudi jewels case fame dies
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 26/11/2023
» Chalor Kerdthes, the ex-police commissioner convicted of murder in connection with the high-profile Saudi royal jewellery theft case almost three decades ago, died on Friday at the age of 85.
Chalor, ex-top cop convicted in Saudi jewel theft, dies at 85
Post Reporters, Published on 24/11/2023
» Chalor Kerdthes, the ex-police commissioner convicted for murder in connection with the high-profile Saudi royal jewellery theft case almost three decades ago, passed away on Friday at the age of 85.
Diamond heist duo reunite
News, Published on 18/03/2016
» The paths of two men -- whose downfall in life followed their high-profile convictions in the "Blue Diamond Affair" almost three decades ago -- crossed again at a rural temple in Lampang yesterday.
1989 'Blue Diamond Affair' burglar becomes monk
Published on 17/03/2016
» Kriangkrai Techamong, convicted of stealing US$20 million in gems and jewellery from a Saudi Arabian palace nearly three decades ago, was ordained a monk on Thursday, a move he hoped would change his luck.
Cops close in on key Somyos target
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 07/09/2015
» Police are closing in on the mastermind behind the murder of entertainment tycoon Somyos Suthangkura after a series of key suspect arrests.
Somyos plot suspect 'has slain before'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/09/2015
» One of two suspects arrested in connection with the June 29 murder of entertainment tycoon Somyos Suthangkura, 62, has a long history of run-ins with the law, police say.
Saudi gems bribe prison term upheld
Online Reporters, Published on 26/12/2014
» The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the 10-year prison term given to Pol Col Prasert Chanthrapipat for taking a 660,000 baht bribe from a jeweller who had purchased some of the jewels stolen from the palace of a Saudi prince 25 years ago.
Building collapse builder surrenders
News, Published on 28/08/2014
» The son of former senior police officer Chalor Kerdthes surrendered to police Wednesday for his alleged involvement in the condominium collapse in Pathum Thani, which killed 14 people earlier this month.
Court affirms term for Saudi gem thief
Online Reporters, Published on 27/08/2014
» The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the seven-year sentence imposed on a former police sergeant major involved in the 1989 royal Saudi jewels scandal.
Compensation for U Place victims
Online Reporters, Published on 18/08/2014
» The father of U Place Condotel's contractor has given compensation to the victims of the collapsed building on behalf of his son who is still at large.