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Mass murder at child care centre
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/10/2022
» Thirty-seven people were killed, including 24 children, by a former policeman with a gun and a knife who barged into a child development centre in Nong Bua Lam Phu on Thursday afternoon.
'Benz Racing' jailed for eight years for money-laundering
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 07/09/2018
» The Criminal Court on Friday sentenced Akarakit "Benz Racing" Worarojcharoendet to eight years in prison for drug-related money-laundering, and two associates to 24 years for trafficking and money-laundering.
Amy goes to prison
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/09/2017
» Here is the latest on troubled actress Amelia "Amy" Jacobs from Mae Moo, who writes on the celebrity scene for the Bangkok Post each Sunday
Serious drug charge for actress Amelia “Amy" Jacobs
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/09/2017
» TV actress and former Miss Teen Thailand Amelia “Amy" Jacobs and her boyfriend were caught with illicit drugs at a house in Bangkok’s Sai Mai district early on Tuesday.
Heavily armed drug gang busted, B60m seized
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/09/2016
» Narcotics police found 60 million baht in cash in a safe at a condo rented by alleged drug gang boss Sadayu "Note" Luangpradabjai after police had raided the gang's "thank you" party in Khao Yai.
Soaring prison population: Drug war rethink
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/07/2016
» People jailed for drug convictions almost doubled over last decade, Klong Prem prison 64% drug offenses, but Drug War policy not working.
Angel doll craze: Marketing opportunities, mental health warnings
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/01/2016
» As human-like doll craze grips Thailand, businesses grab piece of the action, mental health warnings issued & national police chief warns of drug smuggling capabilities.
Casinos to drug deals: Road to ruin for Chiang Rai cop
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/01/2016
» Working at police headquarters in Chiang Rai he operated two casinos but ran up 17 million in debt & was forced to sell drugs to pay off debts.
Phuket riot after police chase deaths
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/10/2015
» Phuket residents surround police station & burn police vehicles after police truck chases & accidentally hits motorcycle that sped past police checkpoint, killing two two young men who were apparently carrying drugs.
Friendship bridge fuels drug trafficking
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/06/2015
» While the opening of the first Myanmar-Laos Friendship Bridge last month may bring long-awaited economic benefits, it has also raised concerns over the risk of increased drug trafficking along the route.