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Ex-policeman given life sentence
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 07/06/2024
» The Criminal Court on Friday sentenced a former police lieutenant to death for killing a businessman in late December but commuted the penalty to life in prison in light of his helpful testimony.
Red Bull tycoon sues senator over bribe claim
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 29/05/2024
» The Red Bull energy drink tycoon Chalerm Yoovidhya has filed a defamation lawsuit for 50 million baht against a senator and a TV host over allegations of bribery.
Drink-driving activist wants offenders sent to prison
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 09/04/2024
» A prominent campaigner against drink driving has written to the president of the Supreme Court and the attorney-general asking they consider giving drunk drivers the maximum penalty this year - imprisonment, especially repeat offenders.
Forensic officer charged over Vorayuth speed data
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 27/03/2024
» A former senior prosecutor for the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) has filed a lawsuit against a former forensic officer who changed the recorded speed of the infamous hit-and-run case of Red Bull scion Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya in 2012.
Slain woman’s father says son-in-law deserves death penalty
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 23/02/2024
» The husband of Chonlada “Noon” Muthuwong deserves capital punishment as he showed no remorse after confessing to killing her and burning her body, says the dead woman’s father.
When good deeds are exploited
News, Published on 02/02/2024
» On Jan 2, police in Nonthaburi seized 7.5 kilogrammes of cocaine following a complaint by a homeowner in Muang district about a suspicious package sent to his house.
Stiffer sentence for policeman who ran over doctor
Published on 17/01/2024
» The Court of Appeal on Wednesday increased the prison term handed to a junior policeman who ran over and killed a doctor on a pedestrian crossing in January 2022.
Activists call for a review of drug laws
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 25/12/2023
» Advocates for harm reduction principles have expressed their concerns about Thailand's Narcotics Code, saying it will be challenging to enforce a law against drugs which promotes decriminalisation and harm reduction at the same time.
Last orders at 6am for New Year
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/12/2023
» The Interior Ministry has agreed to allow entertainment venues to remain open until 6am on Jan 1 for New Year celebrations, it was announced yesterday.
Man charged for PM death threat post
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 08/11/2023
» A 29-year-old man was arrested for allegedly threatening Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's life in a post on X (Twitter).