Watchdog: Thailand Sinks as Press Freedom Declines Globally
PARIS — Thailand fell to the bottom quarter of 180 nations as media freedom around the world suffered a "deep and disturbing decline" under pressure by governments and businesses, an international media watchdog said Wednesday.
Confusion Over Controversial New Immigration Form
BANGKOK — Sebastien edged up to the counter and handed the form to the immigration officer. A few breaths later, it was accepted despite a lot of unanswered questions.
‘Songs of Rice’ to Kick Off ASEAN Film Fest
BANGKOK — Sights and sounds from the rice basket of Thailand will be featured among 13 films sourced from all 10 ASEAN nations to screen for free later this month.
Meet the Woman Who Wants to be 1st Female Air Force Pilot
BANGKOK — For the first time since it was founded just over a century ago, the Royal Thai Air Force has opened the cockpit to female pilots.
Meet the Woman Who Wants to be 1st Female Air Force Pilot
BANGKOK — For the first time since it was founded just over a century ago, the Royal Thai Air Force has opened the cockpit to female pilots.
Thai Immigration Asks Foreigners for Bank Accounts, Social Media, Hangouts
By Todd Ruiz and Sasiwan Mokkhasen
BANGKOK — Foreign nationals residing in Thailand are being asked to disclose personal information to the government, including their bank details and where they hang out online and offline.
BANGKOK — Foreign nationals residing in Thailand are being asked to disclose personal information to the government, including their bank details and where they hang out online and offline.
Thai Immigration Asks Foreigners for Bank Accounts, Social Media, Hangouts
By Todd Ruiz and Sasiwan Mokkhasen
BANGKOK — Foreign nationals residing in Thailand are being asked to disclose personal information to the government, including their bank details and where they hang out online and offline.
Activists File Nepotism Complaint Over Prayuth’s Nephew
BANGKOK — A group of activists today petitioned the National Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate the brother of junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha for appointing his son to an officer position in the army, an action they said amounts to nepotism.
Net Personality Behind Suicide Hoax Reports to Police
BANGKOK — Two days after he made headlines by appearing to shoot himself live on Facebook, internet celebrity Makharin Phumsaart turned himself in to police yesterday.
Watana Defiant as He Turns Himself in at Army Base
BANGKOK — A former Pheu Thai MP turned himself in to the junta just before noon today for an “attitude adjustment” session but vowed to sue over illegal detention if he is not quickly released.
