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Ex-police chief Somyot ‘borrowed’ B300mn from brothel owner
Ex-police chief Somyot ‘borrowed’ B300mn from brothel owner
BANGKOK: Former national police chief Somyot Poompunmuang admitted yesterday (Feb 5) that he had borrowed a huge sum of money from the fugitive owner of the Victoria’s Secret Massage brothel, Kampol Wirathepsuporn.
End of road for Jankovic in Thailand
End of road for Jankovic in Thailand
FOOTBALL: Following a short but disastrous stay at the helm of Thailand U23 team, coach Zoran Jankovic has terminated his contract with the Football Association of Thailand (FAT).
Policing a rogue’s island paradise
Policing a rogue’s island paradise
SURAT THANI: A recent deadly brawl on Koh Samui has galvanised authorities into launching checks on rogue activities which they fear have taken root on the resort island.
Accused school chief says he was framed
Accused school chief says he was framed
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A school director accused of “an affair” with a girl he called “dear wife” claims he was defamed by Line chat messages doctored by somebody dissatisfied with his work.
Seeking redemption in art
Seeking redemption in art
BANGKOK: More Thai convicts are turning to religious artwork while behind bars to “cleanse” their minds but some find staring a Buddhist statue in the eye day after day a daunting task given the guilt associated with past crimes.
State agencies to adopt cashless systems
State agencies to adopt cashless systems
NATIONWIDE: All state agencies will be required to make and receive payments through the electronic system from March 27, a crucial step in transforming Thailand into a less cash-reliant economy.
Former yakuza leader extradited to Japan
Former yakuza leader extradited to Japan
BANGKOK: A Japanese yakuza gangster arrested after lying low in Thailand for 12 years was extradited to stand trial in his home country yesterday (Feb 1).
Thais enter Davis Cup tie on a wing and a prayer
Thais enter Davis Cup tie on a wing and a prayer
TENNIS: Thailand remain cautious ahead of their Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group 2 first round tie against Sri Lanka despite their superior head-to-head record and the host team missing their No.1 player.
School head faces third sex abuse rap
School head faces third sex abuse rap
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A local school director accused of having an affair with a 14-year-old student could face an additional charge of sexual abuse in the case.
Polls tell Prawit it’s time to go
Polls tell Prawit it’s time to go
BANGKOK: Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has come under renewed pressure over his luxury watch collection as petitions and online polls have been launched asking people if they think he should resign.
Brazilian drug mule nabbed at airport
Brazilian drug mule nabbed at airport
BANGKOK: A Brazilian woman was arrested at Suvarnabhumi airport after an X-ray found 60 packets of cocaine inside her stomach yesterday (Jan 31).
Yingluck’s home, assets seized
Yingluck’s home, assets seized
BANGKOK: Over 30 assets belonging to former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra have been seized by the Legal Execution Department to cover some of the losses of her administration’s failed rice-pledging scheme, her lawyer said yesterday (Jan 31).
Disputed B30mn lottery prize awarded to teacher
Disputed B30mn lottery prize awarded to teacher
BANGKOK: Police investigating a dispute over ownership of B30-million lottery prize will charge a retired policeman in Kanchanaburi province with picking up and wrongfully claiming the winning tickets as his.
School head vows to fight child sex charges
School head vows to fight child sex charges
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A disgraced school director accused of having sex with a young student at his school denied all charges yesterday (Jan 31) and vowed to fight in court.
School director in sex scandal reports, hears charges
School director in sex scandal reports, hears charges
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A disgraced school director accused of having sex with a student at his school reported to hear police charges of depriving a girl under 15 years of parental care for sexual molestation and defaming a woman who exposed the scandal.
BMA says cremations pollute city
BMA says cremations pollute city
BANGKOK: The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is urging people not to place “unnecessary items” in coffins ahead of cremations in a bid to ward off smog in the capital.
Frenchman admits to killing girlfriend’s Italian husband, police say
Frenchman admits to killing girlfriend’s Italian husband, police say
PICHIT: A Frenchman has confessed to the love-triangle murder of an elderly Italian man, and that the victim’ wife then helped dismember and burn the body, according to police.
Depa to start verifying 'Smart Visa' applications from Thursday
Depa to start verifying 'Smart Visa' applications from Thursday
BANGKOK: The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) from Thursday (Feb 1) will start verifying Smart Visas for experts and investors in startups and digital business, offering a four-year work permit.
Cop sacked, accused of framing, extorting Canadian
Cop sacked, accused of framing, extorting Canadian
BANGKOK: A traffic policeman based at Bangkok’s Lumpini station has been dismissed from the force and faces “drastic action” for allegedly trying to extort a Canadian national by placing drugs in his possession.
Court turns down Yingluck’s second injunction request
Court turns down Yingluck’s second injunction request
BANGKOK: The Central Administrative Court has turned down former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra’s second petition for a forfeiture injunction, paving the way for an immediate seizure of her assets under the Finance Ministry’s administrative order.