One-Year Reprieve Sought for Saphan Lek Market
BANGKOK — A member of the Human Rights Commission today urged Bangkok Gov. Sukhumbhand Paribatra to grant one year for Saphan Lek vendors to relocate and called upon the Minister of Interior to intervene before demolition of the historic market begins Tuesday.
Killer Whales Trapped in Drift Ice off Hokkaido Gone in Likely Escape
SAPPORO - Around 10 killer whales found trapped in drift ice off Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido likely escaped as they appear to...
Temple Builds Robot To Draw Young Worshipers
(20 February) A Buddhist temple in Phra Nakhon Sri Ayutthaya province has launched an exhibition aimed to young children to encourage their temple attendance.
Myanmar Confirms Illegal Elephant Trade With Thailand Amid NGO Warnings
BANGKOK (DPA) — The Myanmar government said Monday it was certain that elephants had been sold illegally in Thailand for the tourist trade, following warnings from a wildlife NGO that the trade could resurface unless there were changes to the law.
Citizenship Granted to Thailand's Colonial Diaspora
PRACHUAP KIRI KHAN — Following decades of bureaucratic delays, Thai authorities have finally granted citizenship to descendants of Thais who found themselves without a formal nationality after the British Empire declared their homes to be in Burmese territory nearly 150 years ago.
Hundreds of Khlong Families Face Losing Homes After City Changes Project
BANGKOK — Hundreds if not thousands of families living along Khlong Lat Phrao face an uncertain future after City Hall appeared to change its 1.6 billion-baht renovation plan.
Victim of Pre-Election Gunbattle Dies
BANGKOK — The 72-year-old demonstrator who was paralysed during clashes between pro- and anti-government protesters on the eve of 2 February election passed away today, his family said.
Thai Government Defends Hiring Relatives
BANGKOK — Top officials in Thailand’s military government have defended using the state budget to employ relatives after it emerged that fifty-seven members of the junta’s legislature have hired family members as personal aides.
Phuket Bus Crash Kills Three Chinese Tourists
PHUKET — Three Chinese tourists were killed and 16 other passengers were injured in a bus crash in southern Thailand today.