Singer ‘Tom Dundee’ Freed After Serving Five Years for Lese-Majeste
BANGKOK — A singer-turned-activist who spent five years in prison for defaming the monarchy was released Wednesday morning.
Thanat Thanavacharanon, or Tom Dundee, was greeted...
Pattaya Police Arrest Two Swiss Men in Separate Child Sex Abuse Cases
Immigration Police Division 3 arrested two Swiss nationals in Pattaya for sexual offenses against minors. Both arrests occurred around the same time and were announced on February 19.
Germans, Russians Netted in This Week’s ‘X-Ray’ Foreigner Raids
BANGKOK — More than 100 foreigners were arrested Thursday night in yet another raid targeting schools, hotels and restaurants nationwide.
China First to Benefit From Thai E-Visas Next Year
BANGKOK — China will be the first country to enjoy Thailand’s E-visa services starting next year, a top foreign affairs official said Monday.
Turk, Iranian Accused of Pattaya Stealing Spree
PATTAYA — Two foreign nationals were arrested Sunday in Pattaya for allegedly stealing from foreign tourists.
Thailand Begins Extradition of Bahraini Football Player
Update: Bahraini Football Player Moved to Jail Before Extradition Hearing (Video)
BANGKOK — Thai authorities have approved an arrest warrant for a detained Bahraini footballer with...
Buriram To Require Everyone to Carry ‘Health Stickers’
BURIRAM — Authorities in a major northeastern province will introduce a ‘healthy sticker’ that residents will be required to carry when venturing outside, the governor said on Thursday.
Prayut Disputes Official’s Suggestion of Lifting Decree by May 31
BANGKOK — Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said Tuesday the Emergency Decree may or may not be extended beyond the end of May, depending on the coronavirus situations.
‘Hopeful but Not Optimistic,’ Longtime Rights Defender Leaves Thailand
BANGKOK — Thaksin Shinawatra and Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha are divisive figures perched on opposite edges of a deeply divided country. If Thaksin is good, then Prayuth is anathema, and vice versa. The difference depends on individuals’ political inclinations. Not quite for Sam Zarifi, outgoing regional director for Asia and Oceania of the International Commission of Jurists, or ICJ.
Reporters Reckon With Ethics of Cave Rescue Coverage
BANGKOK — A story with the trappings of a Hollywood film made headlines worldwide last month when 12 young footballers and their coach were...
