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‘Until We Meet Again:’ Japanese Tourist Spots Show Love for Thais

BANGKOK — Dear Thai tourists, we miss you a lot.
Parents surround deputy education minister Kanokwan Wilawan during a meeting at Sarasas Witaed Ratchaphruek School on Sept. 29, 2020.

Kindergarten Violence Scandal: Director Says Parents Just Want Money

NONTHABURI — Police on Wednesday said criminal charges will be filed against another teacher involved in a string of violence against kindergarten pupils at a school northwest of Bangkok.
Security camera shows the alleged assault, left, Marvin at the Nonthaburi immigration office on Sept. 28, 2020, right.

Police Charge Filipino Teacher Caught Mistreating Pupils

NONTHABURI — Police on Tuesday said criminal charges were filed against a Filipino teacher who allegedly assaulted kindergarten pupils in the classroom...

How Miniskirts Riled Up Thai Dictatorship in the Late 60s

BANGKOK — Miniskirts in fresh kelly greens and sassy oranges upset a military ruler so much, he exercised his special power to cover up some young women’s thighs.

Pheu Thai Dismisses ‘Unity Gov’t’ Rumor in Wake of Sudarat’s Resignation

BANGKOK — The caretaker of the Pheu Thai Party on Monday said the abrupt resignations of its leaders are strictly a tactical move and not a sign of a “takeover” by any individual.

Navy Defies Cabinet, Asks China to Sign Submarine Deal: Source

BANGKOK — A source within the Royal Thai Navy said Monday its leadership tried to encourage the Chinese defense agencies to put into writing an intent to sell two submarines to Thailand, despite a Cabinet resolution suspending the deal.
A file photo of people departing to a quarantine facility.

Tourism Minister Suggests Cutting Tourist Quarantine to 7 Days

BANGKOK — The tourism minister on Friday said he wanted to shorten quarantine for foreign visitors to make it more attractive to spend a vacation in Thailand amid the global coronavirus pandemic.

Lawmakers Put off Vote on Constitutional Amendments

BANGKOK (AP) — Scheduled voting by Thai lawmakers on six proposed amendments to the country’s military-backed constitution was canceled at the last minute Thursday as Parliament voted instead to set up a committee to further consider such proposals.
Digital minister Puttipong Punnakan files complaint against Facebook and other social media companies to the police on Sept. 24, 2020.

Gov’t Sues Facebook, YouTube For Disobeying Censorship Orders

BANGKOK — The digital economy minister on Thursday filed a cybercrime complaint against Facebook and other social media platforms for their failure to comply with the censorship order from the Thai government.

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