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'Justice' Thai-style
Oped, Postbag, Published on 04/12/2016
» Re: "Police ponder legal action in abbot ordeal", (BP, Dec 2). The inability of the DSI to arrest Phra Dhammajayo has descended into farce. In all probability he is no longer ensconced in Wat Phra Dhammakaya, despite what authorities say. With so many of his followers surrounding the temple it would be easy for him to slip away disguised as one of them. Maybe he is not even in Thailand.
A live edit
News, Postbag, Published on 23/07/2016
» In the news report of the green light for charter debates (BP, July 22), Election Commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn was quoted as saying: "The first TV debate on the draft charter will be taped today and will be broadcast on Monday."
Flying high and falling fast
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 14/12/2014
» At the age of 43, Thailand's youngest billionaire Nopporn Suppipat was flying high on the profits from one of the region's biggest wind power companies.
Red Bull heir hit-run case delayed again
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/06/2013
» No trial any time soon for Red Bull heir Vorayuth Yoovidhaya after prosecutors accepted his appeal against a speeding charge. He has been implicated in a hit-and-run killing of a police officer last September.
2000 hidden luxury cars
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/06/2013
» 2000 luxury cars smuggled into Thailand stored in private dangerous goods zone at Laem Chabang port. 90% of luxury cars imported illegally, source claims.
Road killing of police: Police want charges dropped
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/04/2013
» Red Bull heir was not speeding when he hit police officer say police experts & might have been drunk after accident not before. Police want 2 year max jail sentence.
Great traffic laws, even greater if enforced
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/11/2012
» Only 27% obey motorcycle helmet law. If more traffic laws enforced, then fewer injuries & deaths. Accidents now under-reported.
Thong Lor inspector in hot water over arresting wrong man
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/09/2012
» A Thong Lor police inspector accused of trying to protect the grandson of the Red Bull founder from hit-and-run charges could lose his job – or worse.
Hit-run victim mourned
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/09/2012
» Tragic end to the life of a much-loved and highly respected Bangkok police officer leaves many in mourning.
Hit-and-run: Police officer dragged to death
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/09/2012
» Red Bull founder's grandson hits police with black Ferrari, drags him 200 metres, runs away. Police chief suspended after trying to arrest someone else.