8 Years Since Last Thai Execution, Future of Death Penalty Uncertain
BANGKOK — Those campaigning for the abolition of the death penalty may take solace in the fact that no one has been executed for eight years. There have been no actual executions, but a senior government official said it’s simply impossible to predict when capital punishment will be abolished in Thailand.
King Rama X Thanks Thais For Dedication to Late Father
BANGKOK — His Majesty the King issued a letter released to the public Wednesday morning thanking all those who helped make the year-long mourning period of King Bhumibol a success.
Women Share Challenges, Successes on #DayoftheGirl #วันเด็กหญิงสากล
BANGKOK — Women and girls took to social media channels Wednesday to talk about the challenges they still face in society on International Day of the Girl.
Southern Bird Breeders Want Songbirds Stripped of Status
SONGKHLA — Bird breeders from the south convened Tuesday to petition local government to keep a species of songbird off the protected species list.
Thai Elections in November 2018, Prayuth Promises
BANGKOK — The leader of the ruling junta announced Tuesday afternoon that general elections will be held in November 2018.
Speaking after his weekly cabinet meeting,...
Thaksin Denies Insulting Monarchy, Threatens to Sue
BANGKOK — Fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra denied late Monday night that he has ever defamed the royal family and threatened to sue anyone who accuses him of the crime.
Marigolds Bloom for King Bhumibol Nationwide (Photos)
Fields of marigolds in homage to the late King Rama IX have blossomed just in time for his cremation this month.
Thai Air Operators Re-Certified by UN Aviation Authority
BANGKOK — A black mark has been lifted from Thai aviation more than two years after it was red-flagged for safety concerns by international...
No Swimming, Limited Access to Erawan Falls
KANCHANABURI — One of the nation’s most famous tourist attractions, the Erawan Falls in Kanchanaburi province, was partially closed to tourists Monday due to high water levels.
Largest Herbivore Fossil in Thailand May Be New Species
CHAIYAPHUM — While fishing in a public reservoir near his home in Baan Panang Sua, Thanom Luangnan found some unusually large bones and alerted the authorities.
