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Bangkok bombing trial begins with Chinese translator
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/11/2016
» Defendants claim China-appointed translator can't be trusted after military court solves translator problem delaying trial.
Erawan bombing trial postponed: Interpreter jumps bail on drug charge
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/08/2016
» Court appointed translator facing drugs charges skips bail. Washington-based member of World Uighur Congress proposed as new interpreter.
Maid slavery in Thailand: UN diplomat settles case out of court
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/11/2015
» Slapped hard & beaten 3 times a week by UN diplomat boss, only fed rice, forced to sleep with family dog, passport & pay withheld, Thai courts finally give Ethiopian maid justice.
Bombing confession confirmed, Political link theory questioned
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/09/2015
» The lawyer for the prime bombing suspect has confirmed he has confessed to the crime. Meanwhile, police statements that there is evidence that last month's bombings had a local political connection have quickly come under criticism.
Police arrest Erawan bomb suspect; Second raid conducted (Updated Sunday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/08/2015
» Thai police have arrested a 28-year-old man holding a fake Turkish passport in connection with the Erawan shrine bombing. Phone records played a big role in yesterday's arrest . A second raid was also carried out Sunday afternoon.
Second migrant gravesite found as arrests continue
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/05/2015
» Investigators on Tuesday discovered a second remote jungle gravesite believed to contain the remains of trafficked migrants as police arrested the a fifth suspect in the scandal.
Border camp horrors revealed, official arrested (UPDATED)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/05/2015
» The former president of the Rohingya Association of Thailand says the camp and graveyard found in Songkhla is just the tip of the iceberg. He estimates there are at least 60 such camps in the Malaysian border area. Meanwhile a local official has been arrested.
Homeless by choice, with a masters degree from the US
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/01/2015
» Graduating top of his class in public health, he became head of a state enterprise. After alcohol & divorce tore his life apart, he discovered a homeless life helping others.
(updated) Koh Tao suspects indicted
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/12/2014
» The Samui Provincial Court Thursday indicted two Myanmar men on five charges related to September’s slaying of two British backpackers on Koh Tao.
Suspects parents arrive as prosecutors say evidence, not confessions is key (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/10/2014
» The parents of two Myanmar men suspected of killing two British tourists on Koh Tao arrived in Bangkok on Wednesday to visit their sons. Meanwhile, prosecutors say evidence, not confessions is key to whether or not they will indict the suspects.