Thai Rights Commission Links Officials to ‘Disappearance’ of 9 Exiles
Thailand’s National Human Rights Commission on June 10 boldly entered uncharted waters by accusing state officials of the enforced disappearance of nine exiled Thai activists…
China’s Unexpected Pluralism: A Thai Muslim’s Perspective on Shanghai and Hangzhou
As a Thai Muslim, I recently embarked on a week-long adventure to Shanghai and Hangzhou in China. While researching the trip, I wasn’t sure what…
Thai court to hear ethics case calling for removal of PM | Politics News
Judges accept petition seeking Srettha Thavisin’s removal over cabinet appointment of lawyer who did jail time. Thailand’s Constitutional Court will examine a plea seeking to…
Where to find the best Thai breakfast in Los Angeles
The category of breakfast in Thailand is loosely defined because, for the most part, Thais will eat just about anything for breakfast — fish curries,…
Myanmar troops retreat to Thai border bridge after days of fighting | Conflict News
Deteriorating situation in Myawaddy adds to pressure on generals who seized power in a 2021 coup. Some 200 Myanmar soldiers have withdrawn to the so-called…
New Zealand tourists charged with attacking a Thai police officer in Phuket
In short: Investigations are ongoing after Thai police accuse two New Zealand brothers of allegedly attacking an officer and attempted to steal his firearm. Police say the pair's visas will be…
‘The same book over and over’: Scepticism over ruling Pheu Thai in Thailand | Politics News
Chiang Mai, Thailand – On September 5, Thailand unveiled its new cabinet – a coalition government that included both the self-declared pro-democracy Pheu Thai Party…
Thai court drops case against former PM Yingluck Shinawatra | News
Ruling comes weeks after brother Thaksin Shinawatra was freed from hospital detention on parole. Thailand’s top court has acquitted former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra in…
Thai tycoon Vonnarat arrested for missing prosecutor’s summons order in Stark Scandal
Vonnarat Tangkaravakoon, whose family controls Thailand’s largest paint maker, was arrested by the nation’s law enforcement agency after he missed a summons to appear before…
Two Thai journalists arrested for reporting on temple vandalism | Courts News
Police say journalists were charged with collaborating in vandalising an historical site in an incident last year. Two Thai journalists who were arrested for reporting…
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to be paroled from prison
Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is to be paroled from prison, the country's justice minister announced Tuesday. Photo by Rungroj Yongrit/EPA-EFE Feb. 13 (UPI)…
Thai court rules MFP bid to reform lese majeste law violates constitution | Politics News
Constitutional Court says Move Forward Party proposal to amend royal defamation law amounted to attempt to ‘overthrow the monarchy’. A court in Thailand has ruled…
Thai court clears former PM hopeful Pita of violating election law | Politics News
Pita Limjaroenrat, who led his reformist party to victory on wave of youth support, also reinstated as a lawmaker. Thailand’s Constitutional Court has found Pita…