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Bomb probe looks abroad (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/09/2015
» The excitement surrounding the arrest of two suspects is over and the police investigation is now simply hard, tedious work, made more difficult by the fact that the remaining suspects are likely overseas. The alleged mastermind is now reported to be in China.
Bombing 'organiser' identified; crime scene re-visited (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/09/2015
» Arrested suspect Yusufu Mieraili has named Abudureheman (Ishan) Abudusataer, 27, as a key organiser in the bomb plot and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. Mierali has now been taken to the Erawan shrine for a re-enactment of his actions.
Warm welcome for refugees in Germany, but thousands still stranded.
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/09/2015
» Thousands of exhausted migrants received a hero's welcome as they streamed into Germany on Sunday as the UN criticised overall European efforts to help them.
Warrant issued for Sathon pier bombing suspect
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/08/2015
» The Southern Bangkok Criminal Court approved an arrest warrant Thursday for an Asian man for dropping a plastic bag with an explosive device inside from the footbridge across Sathon canal on Aug 17, which detonated in the water the next day.
Human trafficking: Thailand stays at Tier 3, but hope remains for upgrade
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/07/2015
» The US has kept Thailand at the lowest rank in its latest Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report, but the local US embassy has voiced encouragement for Thai leaders to build on recent achievements which were not considered in the report.
Koh Tao: Court orders new evidence tests (SAT UPDATE)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/07/2015
» The defence team for the migrant suspects in the murder of two British tourists on Koh Tao won a potentially significant victory yesterday when the Samui Provincial Court ordered that forensic evidence must be sent for reexaminination.
Water level in Chao Phraya Dam rises – 3cm
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/07/2015
» You know the situation must be bad if a 3cm rise in the water level in the reservoir behind the Chao Phraya dam makes news. Despite some rain-making success, the overall water situation remains critical with little relief in sight.
Mers still contained as health officials prepare for Haj pilgrimage
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/06/2015
» As Thailand's first Mers patient continues to improve, preparatiosn are being made to ensure the safety of the over the 10,000 Thai Muslims who are expected to travel to Saudi Arabia this September for the Haj pilgrimage.
MERS death toll continues to rise in S. Korea (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 10/06/2015
» There were two more deaths from Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in South Korea yesterday, bringing to nine the total number of deaths in the current outbreak. The number of confirmed new cases jumped from eight to 13.
Manas charged on 13 counts of trafficking-related offences (Updated Thursday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/06/2015
» Army adviser Lt Gen Manas Kongpan has been charged on 13 counts on trafficking and related offences after eight hours of questioning lasting until midnight in which he stood firm in maintaining innocence.