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Probation Dept defends house calls to Kamnan Poh
Probation Dept defends house calls to Kamnan Poh
BANGKOK: The Probation Department yesterday (April 19) defended its decision to visit the home of Somchai Khunpleum instead of requiring him to report regularly to probation authorities following his early release from prison only a few years after being sentenced for ordering a contract killing on a politician.
Myanmar killers sentenced for slaying Thai female student
Myanmar killers sentenced for slaying Thai female student
BANGKOK: Two Myanmar men were yesterday (April 19) handed down six-year prison sentences for the brutal murder of a 19-year-old female student who was stabbed to death in Ranong three years ago.
Alibaba B11bn investment promises quick results, says Prayut
Alibaba B11bn investment promises quick results, says Prayut
BANGKOK: Alibaba Group has promised to produce results of mutual benefit from its investment in Thailand by the end of next year, and to help poor farmers, Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha said after meeting with executive chairman Jack Ma today (April 19).
6.7% of those reporting for draft are drug users
6.7% of those reporting for draft are drug users
NATIONWIDE: More than 12,200 young men reporting for military conscription this year have tested positive for use of illicit drugs so far, with Kalasin having the highest number and many more results still to come.
‘Chaba Kaew’ ready to test world’s best
‘Chaba Kaew’ ready to test world’s best
FOOTBALL: Thailand are looking forward to taking on the best teams at next year’s World Cup after they lost to Australia on penalties in the semi-finals of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Jordan on Tuesday night (Apr 17).
Human traffickers given 167 to 320 years
Human traffickers given 167 to 320 years
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court yesterday sentenced three human traffickers to between 167 and 320 years each in prison in connection with the Mae Hong Son underage sex trade scandal.
Shark bites confirmed for Norwegian in Hua Hin
Shark bites confirmed for Norwegian in Hua Hin
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: A Norwegian tourist was bitten by a shark, officials confirmed for the first time yesterday, as they planned more safety measures for swimmers.
Songkran road death toll up again
Songkran road death toll up again
NATIONWIDE: The accumulated road death toll during the “seven dangerous days” of Songkran jumped to 418 this year, up about 7% on last year.
Prayut makes a pitch for Muay Thai
Prayut makes a pitch for Muay Thai
OLYMPICS: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach to help push for the inclusion of Muay Thai at the 2024 Games. Gen Prayut discussed the matter with Bach during their meeting at Government House yesterday (Apr 17).
Prayut vows to overcome traffic accident scourge
Prayut vows to overcome traffic accident scourge
NATIONWIDE: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday (Apr 17) vowed to succeed in curbing the carnage on the roads, saying more stringent measures would be introduced.
‘Shark attack’ off Hua Hin beach prompts investigation
‘Shark attack’ off Hua Hin beach prompts investigation
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources will send a patrol team to survey areas off a Hua Hin beach after a tourist was reportedly bitten by a shark, and video apparently showed sharks in the sea.
Songkran death toll rises to 378 in six days
Songkran death toll rises to 378 in six days
NATIONWIDE: The accumulated death toll from road accidents has risen to 378, with 3,575 people hospitalised, over the first six days of the 7-day “dangerous period” of the Songkran festival that ends today (Apr 17).
Passenger’s claim money stolen on THAI flight perplexes police
Passenger’s claim money stolen on THAI flight perplexes police
BANGKOK: Police and airport authorities are looking for clues after a Japanese passenger claimed that 3 million yen (B873,670) in cash was stolen from her on a flight to Bangkok.
IOC President hails Thailand’s hospitality
IOC President hails Thailand’s hospitality
CONVENTION: Thailand has the potential to become a sports hub, International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said yesterday.
Songkran exacts its yearly toll in souls
Songkran exacts its yearly toll in souls
NATIONWIDE: Drink-driving continued unabated over Songkran despite authorities’ attempts to curb what was the leading cause of road deaths over the extended Songkran holidays.
Group sex bust fires blanks
Group sex bust fires blanks
BANGKOK: Police raided a gay sauna in the Ratchadaphisek area of Bangkok after a tip-off that an activity of debauchery would be held there on Sunday night (Apr 15), involving 100 Thais and foreigners.
Songkran death toll climbs to 323 in five days
Songkran death toll climbs to 323 in five days
BANGKOK: The accumulated death toll from the first five of the so-called seven dangerous days of Songkran has risen to 323, with 3,140 people hospitalised in over 3,000 road accidents across the country, the Road Safety Centre announced earlier today (April 16).
Death penalty soon to end ‘in practice’
Death penalty soon to end ‘in practice’
BANGKOK: Thailand will be one step closer to becoming a country that is no longer considered to have capital punishment next year, according to a definition which adopts a 10-year period for declaring a country execution-free in practice, says Amnesty International Thailand.
Songkran road deaths rise to 248
Songkran road deaths rise to 248
NATIONWIDE: Fifty-seven people were killed and 626 injured in 603 road accidents yesterday (Apr 14), the fourth of the 'seven dangerous days' during this year's Songkran Festival, raising the road toll between April 11-14 to 248 deaths and 2,557 injuries.
True says customers' data leakage fixed
True says customers' data leakage fixed
BANGKOK: iTruemart, a unit of mobile phone operator True Corp Plc, said yesterday (April 14) it has fixed a data leak that led to information on some of its customers, including their ID and passport data, becoming public.