Shooting spree in Thailand kills 27 people, including perpetrator: Prime Minister
Feb 09, 2020, at 12:09 pm
Bangkok/Sputnik: The recent shooting spree in Thailand killed 27 people, including the perpetrator, and injured 57 others, the country’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Sunday.
Miraculous Thailand cave evacuation ends with the rescue of all 13 trapped
Jul 10, 2018, at 06:07 pm
Bangkok, July 10 (IBNS): Ending a three-day-long complex evacuation process and over a two-week ordeal, rescuers successfully brought out all the 12 boys and their football coach trapped in a flooded Thailand cave, officials said.
UN rights expert urges Thailand to loosen restrictions around monarchy defamation law
Feb 08, 2017, at 05:48 am
New York, Feb 8 (Just Earth News): As a student activist awaits trial in detention for posting a news article about the new monarchy on social media, an independent United Nations expert on Tuesday called on Thai authorities to stop using royal defamation laws to stifle free speech
Canadian man dies after New Year's Eve party in Thailand
Jan 04, 2017, at 02:44 pm
Toronto, Jan 4 (IBNS): A Canadian man died after a New Year's Eve party on the island of Koh Phangan, Thailand, media reports said.
UN health agency calls for stronger measures against Zika as Thailand confirms disease-related cases
Oct 01, 2016, at 01:41 pm
New York, Oct 1(Just Earth News): The United Nations health agency on Friday urged countries across the South-East Asia region to continue to take decisive action to prevent, detect and respond to Zika virus, following news that Thailand has confirmed two cases of Zika-related microcephaly.
Thailand: UN human rights chief concerned over growing military role in Government
Apr 23, 2016, at 01:36 pm
New York, Apr 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations human rights chief on Friday on expressed growing concern about the military's deepening role in Thailand's civilian administration, as well as tight curbs on dissent, as the country prepares to vote on a final draft Constitution.
WHO urges vigilance in South-East Asia after case of MERS confirmed in Thailand
Jan 25, 2016, at 02:15 pm
New York, Jan 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations health agency cautioned South-East Asia States on Monday to remain vigilant against the continuing risks of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS CoV) after Thailand confirmed the sometimes fatal disease in a traveller, its second case in seven months.
Thousands of stateless people granted nationality in Thailand: UN refugee agency
Dec 02, 2015, at 02:58 pm
New York, Dec 2 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Welcoming Thailand’s announcement that it has granted nationality to more than 18,000 stateless people in the past several years, the United Nations refugee agency on Tuesday hailed the move as a further step in accelerating the global campaign to end stateless by 2024.
UN rights office concerned about Thailand’s deportation of Chinese activists
Nov 21, 2015, at 02:29 pm
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Voicing strong concern over the deportation of two Chinese activists by the Thai Government and their risk of being tortured and ill-treated by the authorities once sent back to China, the United Nations on Friday urged Thailand to stop deporting individuals while calling on China to ensure its human rights obligation to those extradited.
Thailand confirms first MERS case as outbreak spreads – UN health agency
Jun 20, 2015, at 09:22 pm
New York, June 20 (IBNS) Thailand has confirmed its first case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, or MERS, in a male traveller from Oman, and the World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday is urging countries in Southeast Asia to step up vigilance and review preparedness to respond to the disease.
Thailand, in UN address, urges 'strong global partnership' for development goals
Sep 28, 2014, at 07:36 pm
New York, Sept 28 (IBNS) Sustainable development must go "hand in hand" with democracy, human rights, and peace and security, Deputy Prime Minister Tanasak Patimapragorn of Thailand told the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday while adding that ensuring human security should be at the heart of each nation’s sustainable development programme.
UN urges restoration of rule of law following Thai coup
May 24, 2014, at 08:35 pm
New York, May 24 (IBNS): The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on Friday urged Thailand to ensure respect for human rights and a prompt restoration of the rule of law, echoing a call made on Thursday by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon following the military coup.
Ban calls for return to civilian order in Thailand
May 23, 2014, at 04:30 pm
New York, May 23 (IBNS): Appealing for "a prompt return to civilian order" in Thailand, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed serious concern about the military takeover in the country on Thursday and urged all parties to respect human rights and refrain from violence.