Gov’t Denies Lobbying for 22-Bil. Baht Payment for 2 More Subs
BANGKOK — Deputy PM Prawit Wongsuwan on Monday said he was not involved in Parliament's decision to approve the procurement of two additional Chinese-made submarines amid economic woes caused by the coronavirus.
Sino-Thai Trade Continues to Grow Despite Pandemic
BANGKOK — The Thai economy will continue to prosper from trade with China despite the pandemic and the absence of deep pocket Chinese tourists, a panel of experts said Thursday.
Why Int’l Schools are Spared From Wave of Campus Protests
BANGKOK — From north to south, anti-government protests are popping up at various schools, both private and public. But none has been reported inside any international schools, despite their bigger exposure to Western values, like democracy and freedom.
Large Protests Hit Isaan, Major Rally Announced for Sep. 19
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — The northeast cities witnessed two large scale student protests attended mostly by high school students on Thursday – one of them involving black magic.
Officials Play Down Virus Risk From Cases Outside Quarantine
BANGKOK — Two women who tested positive for the coronavirus after completing their 14-day quarantine have no risk transmitting the virus to others, health officials said Wednesday.
Rapper, Activists Charged With Sedition, More Arrests May Follow
BANGKOK — Five anti-government activists, including a rapper, were arrested in the last 24 hours and charged with insurrection for their roles in a recent protest.
Students Jeer Education Minister as Protests Escalate
BANGKOK (AP) — Hundreds of high school students besieged Thailand's Ministry of Education and harangued and booed the education minister when he came to speak to them, in the latest in a growing series of anti-government protests.
Hospital Finds Virus Case Outside Quarantine: Officials
SAMUT PRAKAN — Medical officials say a Thai man tested positive for the coronavirus at a hospital in Bangkok on Wednesday.
‘Why Are They Chasing Me Out?’ Student Protest to Target Minister
BANGKOK — High school activists will march on the education ministry on Wednesday to protest its perceived reluctance to defend students’ rights to protest.
Cadet Who Died in Training Called Up to Join Military
BANGKOK — The army apologized Tuesday for sending a letter threatening legal action for draft avoidance to a cadet who died three years ago during his training at an armed forces academy.
