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Bangkok traffic checkpoints coming to an end
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/10/2017
» The Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) will cease checkpoints designed to ensure public compliance with traffic laws, its newly appointed acting chief said.
Police connection to Yingluck escape admitted (Updated Saturday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/09/2017
» A former commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau is suspected of masterminding the escape of ex-prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra after a police colonel admitted during questioning he was ordered to help Ms Yingluck flee, a source says.
Karaoke murder case: Public anger over photos leads to transfers
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/06/2017
» Two senior immigration officers in Chiang Rai have been transferred to inactive posts following a public outcry over pictures of the suspects in the high-profile karaoke girl murder case.
August opening for Tao Poon 'missing link'
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/05/2017
» The Transport Ministry expects to open the rail service on the 1.2km "missing link" in August, ending a long wait for commuters forced to put up with inconvenient travel between two nearby rail lines which have a common connection.
Almost half of coin-operated water vending machines substandard
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/05/2017
» Almost half of all coin-operated water vending machines nationwide are below standard with the water unsafe for general consumption, the Department of Health said Wednesday.
Live bear release fails when helicopter pilot lets it fall
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/04/2017
» The pilot of a helicopter taking an Asiatic black bear back to Khao Yai National Park unhooked its net and let the animal fall to its death because he feared the load was too heavy, according to a report on Wednesday.
Thief preying on napping drivers caught by 'sleeping' policeman
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/01/2017
» The leader of "Gang Nu Lab", or sleeping mouse gang, which stole valuables from drivers napping at the side of the road, has been caught through a policeman pretending to be asleep.
Southern floods cut rail and bus services, inundate homes and farmland (UPDATED)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/01/2017
» Rail and bus services in the South were halted Wednesday due to heavy flooding as the region continues to take a battering from floods caused by torrential rain over the past week.
Old trawlers take on a new role as artificial reefs
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/11/2016
» Eight more old fishing vessels were sunk in the Gulf of Thailand Tuesday to create new habitats for marine life.
First-day crowd huge as mourners allowed in Throne Hall (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/10/2016
» Black-clad mourners from all walks of life began streaming into the Grand Palace early Saturday to pay their respects before the body of King Bhumibol in the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall. (Now with video)