Amnesty’s Rights Report Lacks Balance, Context: Govt
BANGKOK — The military government said today Amnesty International ignored Thailand’s political context in its harsh verdict on the human rights situation in the junta-ruled kingdom.
Math Teacher Under Investigation for Slapping Schoolgirls
PATHUM THANI — A 59-year-old math teacher faces disciplinary action after a video spread showing him smacking schoolgirls in front of the classroom.
Final Cool Spell to Visit Bangkok Before the Summer Burn
BANGKOK — A cool spell felt in Bangkok Wednesday night and Thursday morning will linger through the weekend.
‘Missing’ British Backpacker Flown Home
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter
KRABI — A British tourist who was reported missing by her mother was escorted home last night by an uncle who arrived to make sure she returned safely.
Staff Reporter
KRABI — A British tourist who was reported missing by her mother was escorted home last night by an uncle who arrived to make sure she returned safely.
Body Found in Hotel
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Uber Pilots Motorbike Service in Bangkok
BANGKOK — Uber is launching service on two wheels rather than four for the first time in Thailand’s capital city, the company announced this morning.
Crippled BTS Service to Limp on Till Morning
BANGKOK — Long delays caused this morning by a track-switching problem along the Sukhumvit Line will continue until Thursday morning.
Australian Found Dead in Room
UTTARADIT — An Australian teacher was discovered dead inside a hotel room last night in northern Thailand.
Fire Station Director Transferred Over Prurient Dance Party
BANGKOK — A fire station chief has been suspended for inviting erotic dancers to a celebration inside the station.
Thaksin Warns on Economy, Says No Deal With Military
By Amy Sawitta Lefevre and Panarat Thepgumpanat
Reuters
SINGAPORE — Fugitive former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra warned Thailand's ruling generals on Tuesday that a prolonged stay in power will only worsen economic hardship in Southeast Asia's second-largest economy.
Reuters
SINGAPORE — Fugitive former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra warned Thailand's ruling generals on Tuesday that a prolonged stay in power will only worsen economic hardship in Southeast Asia's second-largest economy.
