Pope Francis Highlights Trafficking Issues in Meeting With Prayuth
BANGKOK (AP) — Pope Francis called for migrants to be welcomed and for women and children to be protected from exploitation, abuse and enslavement as he began a busy two days of activities in Thailand on Thursday.
Thanathorn Found Guilty of Breaking Election Laws
BANGKOK — A court on Wednesday convicted opposition leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit on charges of violating voting laws, stripping him of his lawmaker status.
The 52 Italian Restaurants in Thailand That Italians Won’t Scoff At
BANGKOK — The Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday night 52 restaurants out of approximately 1,000 nationwide that have passed strict authenticity criteria.
5 Things to Know About Pope Francis’ Visit to Thailand
BANGKOK (AP) — Pope Francis arrives in Thailand on Wednesday for the first visit here by the head of the Roman Catholic Church since St. John Paul II in 1984. Some things to know about the visit and the history of the church in Thailand:
Bangkok Roads to Close This Week For Pope Francis’ Visit (Interactive Map)
BANGKOK — Several major roads in the capital will be briefly closed to traffic during Pope Francis’ visit to Bangkok starting Wednesday, officials said.
Tolerant Thailand to Welcome Pope, But Martyrs Tale Haunts
SONGKHON, Thailand (AP) — When Pope Francis makes his first trip to Thailand this week, he will be visiting a country that welcomed Roman Catholic missionaries more than five centuries ago and whose Buddhist population remains strikingly tolerant of other religious beliefs.
Red Cross Fair’s Wholesome Fun and Charity Return to Lumpini
BANGKOK — Binge on street food to your heart content and shop for charity goods at the annual Red Cross Fair running through Sunday at Lumpini Park.
Papal Visit: Pope Says He Seeks Friendship With Thai Buddhists
VATICAN CITY — The Pope on Friday night said he wished to forge friendships with Thailand’s Buddhists when he arrives in the kingdom for an official visit next week.
How Much It’ll Cost to Celebrate Thanksgiving in Bangkok
BANGKOK — Show off that American cultural capital by pretending to care about pilgrims in 1600s America and binging on turkey in Bangkok.
Historic Grail to Bless Communion in Bangkok Papal Visit
BANGKOK — An elaborate chalice wrought by a famed Parisian silversmith over a century ago will serve as Pope Francis’ instrument in blessing the Eucharist in Bangkok next week.
