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Thai Monarchy Critic in Exile Reportedly ‘Disappeared,’ Junta Denies Knowledge

BANGKOK — Deputy junta leader Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan on Monday denied having any knowledge about the possible abduction or forced disappearance of a well-known anti-monarchy fugitive who had been living in Laos.
Porlajee “Billy” Rakchongcharoen poses with his wife and child. Photo: Courtesy of his family

Bones at Nat’l Park Belong to Missing Karen Activist: DSI

BANGKOK — The Department of Special Investigation said Tuesday that bone fragments of a Karen community rights activist missing since 2014 have been found. At a...
Exterior of Bangkok Railway Station, or Hua Lamphong. Photo: Supanut Arunoprayote / Wikimedia Commons

Hua Lamphong’s 100-Year Service To End in November, Gov’t Says

BANGKOK — The historic Bangkok Railway Station, or Hua Lamphong, will cease its operation later this year after a century of service, state railway officials said Friday.

Prem Tinsulanonda, King’s Advisor and Statesman, Dies at 98

BANGKOK — Former prime minister, ex-army commander and head of His Majesty the King’s advisors died at the age of 98 at hospital in Bangkok on Sunday morning.

Car Makers Slash EV Production, Chinese EVs Stranded at Thai Ports

Japanese manufacturers in Thailand have reduced production to a single shift and have stopped paying overtime to workers. Meanwhile, imported Chinese EVs are not selling, with over 10,000 cars parked idle at ports.

French Team Ready to Join Cave Rescue – If Thailand Asks

BANGKOK — As Thai and international rescue workers are racing against time to extract 12 young footballers and their coach out of a northern cave, one more help could be at hand – but bureaucracy is getting in the way.

Bangkok Computer Expo Swept Up by Digital Gold Rush

BANGKOK — Thousands flocked to a computer expo over the weekend to snatch up components to mine online money.

Police to Arrest 12 for Sharing Posts on Koh Tao Rape

BANGKOK — Police said Tuesday that a dozen men will be arrested for sharing claims on Facebook that a British tourist was raped on the tourist island of Koh Tao.

Look Inside Thailand’s New Special Express Bogies (Photos)

BANGKOK — Starting next month, those long journeys to Chiang Mai will still be long, but could be a little more comfortable for passengers who buy the right ticket.

Thailand’s Devastating Year For Print Was a Wake-Up Call. Adapt or Die.

BANGKOK — The end of 2016 brought the final run of a 45-year-old daily newspaper, capping a punishing year for print media.

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