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Trump

Learning From Trumpland

Less than two weeks into the second Trump Presidency, the world has already learned from Trumpland what they shouldn’t do, or what they can do and get away with it, depending on your political ideology.
Hostage

Hope for Last Thai Hostage in Gaza as Five Celebrate Freedom

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has pledged full government support to secure the release of Natthapong Pinta, the last remaining Thai hostage held by Hamas.

Gaza Militants Release 5 Thai and 3 Israeli Hostages

Hamas-led militants freed the first of eight hostages on Thursday in the latest release since a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip took hold earlier this month.
Scam

Thailand-China Intensify Cooperation to Combat Scam Networks

In a significant move to combat transnational crime, Thai and Chinese authorities met at the Royal Thai Police Headquarters on January 28, 2025, to strengthen their collaborative efforts against call center scams
World Heritage

1,500-Year-Old Thai Temple Seeks World Heritage Status

The Thai Cabinet has approved a proposal to nominate Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan, a historic Buddhist temple in Nakhon Si Thammarat province, for UNESCO World Heritage status.

Understanding Why Thailand Failed to Tackle PM2.5 Microdust Particles

The blame game has intensified this week after Bangkok achieved the notoriety of being among the 10 most air-polluted major cities in the world for at least three days, according to the IQAir app.

British Man Arrested in Thailand Over 2004 “Lady of the Hills” Murder Case

Thai authorities have arrested David Armitage, 62, at his residence in Nong Bua district, Kanchanaburi province, in connection with the two-decade-old "Lady of the Hills" murder case. The victim was his Thai wife
Princess

Thai Princess Adopts “Hachiko of Korat” to Heal the Dog’s Grieving Heart

Princess Siribha Chudabhorn has taken in “Moo Daeng", a dog dubbed the “Hachiko of Korat” for the unwavering loyalty with which her waited for her deceased owner outside a store in Yamo Market in Nakhon Ratchasima.
Marriage

Thailand Celebrates First Day of Marriage Equality with 1,832 Couple Registers

Thailand marked a historic milestone as 1,832 same-sex couples registered their marriages nationwide on January 23, 2025, the first day of the Marriage Equality Act implementation.
112

Thai Singer’s Scandal Case Sparks Fresh Debate on Thailand’s 112 Law

Lèse-majesté, or Section 112 of the Criminal Code, which criminalizes defamation of the Thai royal family, has unexpectedly returned to public discourse in Thailand.

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