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Evidence implicates police officer in ‘Aem Cyanide’ case
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/05/2023
» Investigators have obtained evidence implicating a police officer in offences committed by alleged cyanide killer Sararat “Aem” Rangsiwuthaporn.
Police 'botched Boss report'
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/08/2020
» The police panel probing the alleged mishandling of the 2012 hit-and-run case wrapped up its investigation on Wednesday, having found twenty police to be negligent.
Double bomb kills 18 at Philippines church
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/01/2019
» JOLO, Philippines: A double bomb attack during services at a Roman Catholic cathedral killed at least 18 people on a southern Philippines island.
Controversial ex-cop Salang dies in mall plunge
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 26/02/2018
» Former deputy national police chief Pol Gen Salang Bunnag died on Sunday after falling from the 7th floor of a shopping centre in Nonthaburi. He was 81.
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.
Govt gets unwanted publicity as Wong deported to Hong Kong
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/10/2016
» Yesterday's deportation of Hong Kong democracy campaigner Joshua Wong has given Thailand's military government more unwanted publicity, especially in the international media. Here is how AFP covered the story.
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.