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Suspect Arrested Following Shooting Incident in Bangkok

Khlong Tan police have apprehended a 20-year-old man accused of a shooting in Soi Pridi Banomyong 47 following a verbal altercation.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

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Legal Scrutiny Surrounding iLaw’s Yingcheep Amid Defamation Allegations

Thai Post reports on the legal complexities surrounding multiple defamation complaints filed against iLaw’s Yingcheep across various police stations.

Thai Post ·

Source reliability 68/100 · Moderate
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Suspect Surrenders Following M16 Shooting Incident in Rayong

A 24-year-old man has turned himself in to Rayong police after allegedly firing an M16 rifle in a residential area last month.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

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Residents Trapped in Ang Thong Landlocked Property

Six households in Ang Thong province are forced to climb over fences to leave their homes after a property owner blocked their only access route.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

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Martial Law Implemented in Narathiwat Following Deadly Attack

Authorities have imposed martial law across Narathiwat province after a violent assault on a security checkpoint resulted in multiple casualties.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

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Brazilian Footballer Receives Unusual Court-Ordered Suspension

A Brazilian court has issued a unique ruling suspending a footballer until his injured opponent recovers, capping the ban at 180 days.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

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Legal Clarification on Filing Criminal Complaints in Thailand

Public law expert Dr. Nattawut Wongniam clarifies that victims of crimes spanning multiple jurisdictions can file complaints in any of those locations.

Thai Post ·

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Thailand Consumers Council Flags 50 Condominiums for Safety Violations

The Thailand Consumers Council has identified 50 high-rise condominiums in Bangkok that may violate building safety regulations regarding emergency vehicle access.

Prachachat Business ·

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Legal Debate Emerges Over Jurisdiction for Defamation Lawsuits in Thailand

A public disagreement between political figures regarding the legal jurisdiction for filing defamation lawsuits has surfaced, highlighting complexities in Thai criminal procedure.

Matichon Online ·

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Legal Dispute Over Defamation Filing Jurisdiction in Thailand

A public disagreement has emerged between Bhumjaithai Party legal representative Supachai Jaismut and iLaw director Yingcheep Atchanont regarding where defamation cases can be legally filed.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

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Legal Dispute Over Jurisdiction in Defamation Case

A public disagreement has emerged between Supachai and iLaw regarding the legal jurisdiction for filing defamation complaints.

Thai Post ·

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Legal Dispute Escalates Between Supachai and iLaw Over Defamation Case

A public legal disagreement has emerged between Supachai and iLaw’s Yingcheep regarding the jurisdiction and procedural aspects of a defamation case.

Thai Post ·

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Thailand Consumer Council Advances Legal Action Against 17 Online Platforms

The Thailand Consumer Council has confirmed that 17 online platforms have received court summonses, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for August 3, 2026.

Thai Post ·

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Long-Term Fugitive Arrested in Uttaradit for 2011 Attempted Murder

Thai police have apprehended a man wanted for 15 years following a 2011 shooting incident at a restaurant in Loei province.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

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Thailand Consumers Council Advances Legal Action Against 17 Online Platforms

The Thailand Consumers Council has confirmed that 17 online platforms have received court summonses ahead of a scheduled August 3 hearing.

Prachachat Business ·

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Sereepisuth Declines Mediation in Defamation Case Against Newin

Former police chief Sereepisuth Temeeyaves has refused to mediate in a defamation lawsuit filed by Newin Chidchob regarding the Khao Kradong land dispute.

Matichon Online ·

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Legal Dispute Over Police Filing Procedures in Thailand

A prominent activist has challenged the legality of police requiring criminal complaints to be filed based on the complainant's domicile, citing the Criminal Procedure Code.

Matichon Online ·

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Counterfeit Cosmetics Warehouse Raided in Samut Prakan

Thai authorities seized over 18,000 counterfeit cosmetic products worth 2 million baht during a raid on a warehouse in Samut Prakan.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

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