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Japan's crown prince hints at readiness to take throne
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/02/2017
» Japan's Crown Prince says he is ready to take on the responsibilities of emperor, signaling that he may soon become emperor after he father Emperor Akihito. 83, steps down from the throne (abdicates).
Taxi calls police friend to arrest complaining passenger
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/02/2017
» Taxi driver facing charges after calling policeman friend to arrest passenger complaining that refusing fare was against the law but passenger is a criminal prosecutor.
Loei gold mine: Soldiers-for-hire get jail
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/05/2016
» 2-3 years in prison for Lieutenant General & Lieutenant Colonel, father & son for their role in the attack on Loei villagers protesting gold mine in their community.
Six soldiers jailed for beating soldier to death
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/04/2016
» In most recent of several military abuse cases to make it to mainstream & social media, six non-commissioned officers (NCOs) beat a recruit to death.
Military given police powers
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/03/2016
» Aimed at fighting criminals who cause trouble for the public, critics say powers too vague & could lead to abuse of power.
Honest policeman unfairly treated: Pol Maj-Gen Paween Pongsirin
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/12/2015
» After law enforcement success, honest & hardworking police officer made unwelcome at all provincial police bureaus except the deep South that most policemen don’t want to be sent to.
Lese majeste suspects: Pongpat corruption link
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/10/2015
» Rolls Royce, Bentley, 26 condos, 200 radios, 6 police cars, 400,000 baht guitar among assets of lese majeste suspect found hanging in jail cell last week.
Chuwong case: Police Lt Colonel, ex-minister Banyin & mistresses to be arrested
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/08/2015
» Warrants issued for ex-minister & police Lt Col Banyin & mistresses for theft from late billionaire Chuwong Sae Tang involving stock transfers of 260 million baht to mistresses shortly before death by road accident.
Llama drama in US (with videos)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/02/2015
» Exotic Llamas escape from trailer & run around Arizona streets for one hour, as locals and police try to catch them. As story goes viral on social media, Americans catch Llama fever.
Police stop tourist searches & public urine tests
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/02/2015
» New police policy aims to make police officers into "diplomats" when dealing with tourists, after random police searches in Bangkok last year, sometimes with demands for money or humiliating public urine tests, led to many complaints.