Junta Chairman Tells Thais To Be Proud of Their 'Unique' Language
BANGKOK — The leader of Thailand’s military junta has urged Thai people to be proud of their linguistic heritage on the occasion of National Thai Language Day.
Destiny of New Constitution Written In The Stars, Drafter Says
BANGKOK — According to the chairman of Thailand's Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC), the success of the country's new charter has been portended in the stars.
Army Chief Threatens Legal Action Over Torture Allegation
BANGKOK — The chief of the Royal Thai Army has threatened to take legal action against anyone who accuses the military of torturing four terror suspects arrested earlier this month.
Crash at Road Safety Banner Kills One Motorcyclist
TRANG - A motorcyclist was killed after his vehicle crashed into a roadside banner that promoted traffic safety in Trang province this morning.
Thai Govt's Boat People Policy 'Illegal, Helps Trafficking Trade'
BANGKOK — The Thai government's policy of allowing boats of migrants in Thai waters to continue to a third country is illegal and indirectly supports the human trafficking trade, according to a member of the Lawyer Council of Thailand.
Unemployed Man Commits Suicide by Bomb, Police Say
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — An unemployed ex-convict killed himself with a bomb yesterday, police in northeastern Thailand said.
Elderly Thai Elephant Dies in Depressing Japanese Zoo
TOKYO — An elderly Thai elephant that set off a petition drive to move her out of a small concrete pen in Japan died this morning.
Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Celebrates International Women’s Day
The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Foundation, in collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Ministry of Culture - Department of Cultural Promotion and B....
University To Curb Onslaught Of Chinese Tourists
(26 February) Chiang Mai University says it will impose "visiting fees" and other regulations to curb waves of sightseeing Chinese tourists.
Police Blame 'Fake CCTV' For No Footage of PCAD Stabbing
BANGKOK — Police say the alleged stabbing of an ice delivery man by anti-government protest guards was not captured on film because the nearest security camera turned out to be a "dummy" device.
