Govt Officials Permit Anti-Activist Protest in Loei Province
LOEI — Dozens of people gathered in northeastern Thailand this morning for an unexpected rally denouncing the student activists who were arrested in Bangkok last Friday for "inciting unrest" with a peaceful pro-democracy demonstration.
Thai Fishing Boats Forced to Dock as New Regulations Take Effect
SAMUT SAKHON – Thai fisherman say they need more time to comply with new regulations that come into effect tomorrow and will prevent scores of captains from leaving their ports.
Redshirt TV Channel Sues Media Regulator for 15 Million Baht
BANGKOK — A satellite television station operated by the Redshirt movement is suing Thailand's state media regulator for 15 million baht in damages for "illegally" shutting down its channel two months ago.
Examination of Human Trafficking Witnesses to Take 5 Years: Police
SONGKHLA — A top police commander said it will take at least five years for the court to examine the testimony of more than 200 witnesses in a massive legal case against alleged human traffickers in southern Thailand.
Thai Ice Cream Company Apologizes for Celebrating US Gay Marriage With 'Offensive' Joke
BANGKOK — An ice cream company in Thailand has apologized for referencing a derogatory term for anal sex in a Facebook post intended to celebrate the US Supreme Court's landmark ruling to legalize same-sex marriage in all 50 states.
Asian Stocks Fall on Greece's Worsening Debt Woes
MANILA (DPA) — Asian stock markets slumped Monday on jitters over Greece's worsening debt crisis and its impact on the global economy.
Lawyers of Jailed Student Activists Accuse Police of Misconduct
BANGKOK — Lawyers representing the fourteen activists who have been sent to prison for organizing a pro-democracy march in Bangkok have accused police of trampling on their clients' legal rights.
Thailand's Lone MERS Patient Cleared of Virus
BANGKOK (DPA) — A 75-year-old Omani man who was Thailand's only known MERS patient has recovered, health officials said Monday.
Thailand's Lone MERS Patient Cleared of Virus
BANGKOK (DPA) — A 75-year-old Omani man who was Thailand's only known MERS patient has recovered, health officials said Monday.
Student Activists Face 7 Years in Prison for Pro-Democracy Demonstration
BANGKOK — Fourteen young pro-democracy activists charged with sedition have been imprisoned while they await trial for their recent demonstration against the military junta in Bangkok.
