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A fatal prank
Life, Bernard Trink, Published on 16/03/2018
» Pranks are supposed to be fun. They seldom are. They're cruel. The victim invariably suffers. When complaining, he or she is admonished: "Can't you take a joke?" A pail of water falling on the head when opening the door. Being told that a loved one has had an accident. A snake put in a car. Hilarious?
Falsehood proving fatal
News, Editorial, Published on 25/10/2018
» This week, another child become the ninth victim in Yala to die from measles since the outbreak began in the deep South in June, and which has quickly spread since then.
Error could be fatal
Oped, Postbag, Published on 08/09/2020
» Although there are aspects of Phil Fox's letter with which I agree ('Masking Reality', PostBag, Sept 4), there are others which I think are wrong, and potentially fatally wrong.
Fatal shooting stirs debate
Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/01/2025
» An incident where police fatally shot a man armed with a firefighter's axe at Surin Hospital on Friday has stirred debate on whether such a response was commensurate with the threat. Only a fair probe and transparent public communication will clear the air and improve safety in public hospitals.
Fatal shooting in Bangkok mall
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/02/2020
» A woman was killed and at least one other wounded by a man with a gun at a cosmetic clinic inside a shopping mall near Victory Monument in Bangkok on Tuesday afternoon.
Insurgents sought after fatal attack
News, Published on 16/07/2020
» Authorities are hunting suspected insurgents who on Tuesday attacked a military unit providing protection for teachers in Pattani province's Mae Lan district, killing one man.
Suspect surrenders over fatal gunfight
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 07/08/2020
» A man who allegedly killed a person during the shootout at an illegal gambling den in Bangkok's Yannawa district on Monday night surrendered to police yesterday, according to a source at the Metropolitan Police Bureau.
Insurgents hunted after fatal clash
News, Published on 08/09/2020
» SONGKHLA: Security forces are searching for four suspected insurgents who escaped following an armed clash with officers on Sunday evening, in which two people were killed.
A fatal wake-up call
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 16/07/2018
» Thailand is known for its high death toll from road accidents, ranking second in the world for road deaths after Libya in 2016, according to the World Health Organization. But fatalities at sea have been rising, with human errors and irresponsible behaviour resulting in more accidents over the past several years.
Fatal flaws in speed strategy
News, Editorial, Published on 02/01/2020
» The high traffic-related death toll during the New Year celebrations should make the Prayut Chan-o-cha government realise that a plan to increase speed limits may not really be a good idea.