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.
Thailand Not Immune to 2nd Wave of Virus Pandemic, Experts Warn
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Despite Thailand passing a record 80 days free from locally acquired infections of COVID-19, Thai health experts warned on Monday that the country is not immune to a second wave of infections.
3 Demands or 10? Ideological Rift Looms Over Protest Leaders
BANGKOK — One of the leaders behind a recent protest dismissed on Monday the speculation that a disagreement broke out within the group about how far their demands should go.
High Schoolers Hold Flash Mobs In Solidarity with Anti-Govt Protests
BANGKOK — High school students in multiple schools across the country on Monday turned the daily flag-raising ceremony into an act of solidarity with the ongoing anti-government protests.
Campus-Based Protest Movement Extends Reach To Streets
BANGKOK (AP) — Anti-government protesters gathered in large numbers in Thailand’s capital on Sunday for a rally that suggested their movement’s strength may extend beyond the college campuses where it had blossomed.
Thailand Eyes Russian Corona Vaccines, With Some Skepticism
BANGKOK — The Thai government is considering a plan to obtain vaccines for the coronavirus from Russia, though more studies are needed into their effectiveness, a health official said.
Deputy Prosecutor Quits to Aid Probe Over ‘Boss Red Bull’ Case
BANGKOK (AP) — The Attorney General’s Office in Thailand has set up a committee to investigate whether it followed the law in dropping the last criminal charge against a scion of the Red Bull energy drink empire who was involved in a traffic accident almost eight years ago in which a motorcycle policeman was killed.
‘Democracy’ of Warhol’s Art Make it a Must-See for Thais
BANGKOK — The first-ever Andy Warhol exhibition in Thailand has come at an opportune time – blurring the lines between celebrity culture, products, politics, and art.
DSI: Enough Evidence to Charge Official Over ‘Billy’ Abduction
BANGKOK — The Department of Special Investigation announced earlier this week that it will challenge the prosecutors’ decision to drop charges against four men allegedly involved in the presumed killing of a Karan land rights activist.
Thailand to Exempt Chinese Fruit Traders From Virus Travel Ban
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) announced on Monday that its panel had decided to allow fans to attend sports events, as well as allow Chinese traders to enter Thailand for fruit export.
