Alarming: Marco Rubio condemns Thai government decision to deport Uyghurs to China
Feb 28, 2025, at 07:30 pm
The United States on Thursday said it was alarmed' by Thailand government's decision to deport 40 Uyghurs to China.
Thailand: Five persons released from Hamas captivity return home
Feb 09, 2025, at 06:11 pm
Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport witnessed an unusual emotional moment when five Thai nationals, who were released by Hamas from their captivity recently as part of the Gaza truce, returned to Thailand where they were welcomed by their relatives on Sunday.
Jan 22, 2025, at 03:29 pm
Independent UN human rights experts have called on Thailand to immediately stop the deportation of 48 Uyghurs to China, citing serious concerns over potential torture and inhumane treatment.
US Senator Marco Rubio vows to oppose deportation of Uyghurs to China
Jan 19, 2025, at 11:49 pm
US Senator Marco Rubio has pledged to press Thailand to prevent the deportation of 48 Uyghurs who have been held in the nation since 2014 after escaping alleged persecution in China.
Thailand: Local pedestrian dies after American tourist hits her while riding dirt bike in Chiang Mai
Jan 05, 2025, at 05:21 pm
A Thai pedestrian died after she was hit by an American tourist who was riding a dirt bike alongside a friend in Thailand's Chiang Mai province on Thursday.
Thailand: School bus fire leaves 23 dead, police arrest driver
Oct 02, 2024, at 10:54 pm
Thailand police have arrested the driver of a bus which caught fire and left 23 people, including students, dead in Bangkok city, media reports said.
Dumped by boyfriend, Thai transgender woman frauds 73 Japanese men in 13 years
Sep 04, 2024, at 11:04 pm
A Thai transgender woman, who was dumped by her boyfriend, created a fraud scheme to take revenge and scammed 73 Japanese nationals of nearly 30 million baht (US$880,000).
Jul 17, 2024, at 11:12 pm
Doctors, who examined the bodies of six people who died in a Bangkok luxury hotel, found traces of cyanide in their blood.
Thailand: Six people, including two Americans, found dead in luxury hotel in Bangkok
Jul 17, 2024, at 06:51 pm
At least six people, including two Vietnamese Americans, were found dead inside a hotel room in Bangkok city of Thailand, media reports said.
May 04, 2024, at 11:54 pm
The World Uyghur Congress on Wednesday welcomed the communication sent by UN experts concerning the arbitrary detention of at least 43 Uyghur refugees held in Thailand’s Immigration Facilities.
Thai transgender beauty queens steal spotlight by appearing for Thai military draft
Apr 28, 2024, at 09:26 pm
Two Thai transgender beauty queens left social media buzzing after they appeared at the Kaset Wisai district’s military conscription centre in early April.
US calls for transparency from Cambodia over proposed $1.7 billion canal financed by China
Apr 22, 2024, at 01:37 am
The US has directed Cambodian authorities to remain transparent over a proposed $1.7 billion canal financed by China.
Thailand's lawmakers passes bill to legitimise same-sex marriage
Mar 28, 2024, at 12:45 am
Thailand’s House of Representatives, the lower house of the country, on Wednesday (March 27, 2024) voted to legitimise same-sex marriage.
Thailand's jailed ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra released on parole
Feb 18, 2024, at 09:28 pm
Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra returned home after he was released from prison on parole on Saturday, ending his six-month detention.
Jailed former Thailand PM Thaksin to be released on Feb 18
Feb 17, 2024, at 04:45 pm
Tokyo/UNI: Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is set to be released on Feb. 18, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Saturday.
One killed in speedboat crash off Thailand's Phuket
Jan 01, 2024, at 04:27 am
One Russian citizen was killed and six Russian citizens were injured with varying degrees of severity on Sunday in a speedboat crash off one of the islands near Thailand's resort province of Phuket, Russian Consul General in Phuket Vladimir Sosnov told Sputnik.
Thailand to burn 340 tonnes of drugs, marking end of this year's 'war on drugs'
Dec 26, 2023, at 06:05 am
Bangkok: The Thai authorities will destroy 340 tonnes of drugs by the end of February, marking the end of this year's 'war on drugs', Thailand's The Nation newspaper reported on Monday.
'Drunk' Thai para-athlete kills four during wedding, including his bride
Nov 27, 2023, at 11:28 pm
A Thai para-athlete, who had previously served as a soldier, shot dead his bride and three others before killing himself on his wedding day, media reports said.
Hamas releases 13 Israeli, 12 Thai hostages as part of 4-day truce deal
Nov 25, 2023, at 04:43 am
Twelve Thai hostages have already been released by Hamas, Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on X.
Thailand: 3 killed in Bangkok mall shooting by 14-year-old gunman
Oct 04, 2023, at 05:24 am
Bangkok/UNI: Three people were killed and four injured in a shooting incident allegedly by an underage gunman at the Siam Paragon Mall in Bangkok on Tuesday, Thai media reported, citing police.
Thailand: Drugs worth $8.2 million seized by police
Sep 29, 2023, at 05:26 am
Bangkok: Thai police have arrested four people and confiscated over 15 million pills of methamphetamine and other illegal drugs worth 300 million baht in what they say is one of the biggest drug busts of the year, media reported.
International Youth Day: Battling the stigmatization of teen pregnancy in Thailand
Aug 12, 2023, at 09:19 pm
Young mothers in Thailand are receiving support to overcome the challenges they face in a country where teenage pregnancy is still taboo.
Thailand: 12 die as explosion rocks fireworks warehouse
Jul 31, 2023, at 04:02 pm
At least 12 people died and 121 others were injured in an explosion that rocked a fireworks warehouse in southern Thailand, media reports said on Monday.
Thailand Elections: Opposition parties take strong lead
May 15, 2023, at 01:36 pm
Bangkok: Voters in Thailand have rejected the military-backed government in the recently held polls as two major opposition parties are now set for coalition talks.
Thailand warship capsizes, 31 people missing
Dec 19, 2022, at 10:01 pm
Bangkok: The Thailand Navy has said 31 people have been missing after a warship carrying over 100 crew capsized and sank during a storm in the Gulf of Thailand, media reports said on Monday.
Thailand: Railway explosion leaves three dead
Dec 06, 2022, at 08:23 pm
Songkhla: A bomb blast in Thailand's Sadao district left three railway workers dead and four of their colleagues hurt, media reports said on Tuesday.
Thailand planning to cancel Submarine deal with China: Reports
Nov 30, 2022, at 11:56 pm
The Thailand government is planning to renege on a contentious submarine contract with China if the requirements of the procurement cannot be completed, media reports said on Wednesday.
Horrific Thailand nursery attack prompts swift international condemnation
Oct 07, 2022, at 05:34 pm
New York: A horrific attack on a childcare centre in northern Thailand that has left dozens dead, prompted strong international condemnation on Thursday. UN Secretary-General António Guterres, said he was shocked and saddened by the mass shooting.
Thailand: Mass shooting at child care center leaves 34 dead
Oct 06, 2022, at 08:26 pm
Bangkok: A former policeman, who took his own life, is suspected to have killed at least 34 people, including 22 children, at a childcare center in northeastern Thailand, media reports said on Thursday.
Thai court to decide Prayut's PM term limit on Sept. 30
Sep 15, 2022, at 02:23 am
Bangkok/IBNS: Thailand's Constitutional Court announced on Wednesday that it is set to rule on the case of Prayut Chan-o-cha's term limit as Prime Minister on Sept. 30.