HM King's Hospital Exit Cancelled at Last Minute
BANGKOK — His Majesty the King's departure from Siriraj Hospital, where he has been receiving treatment for the past five months, was abruptly cancelled today.
Teachers' Bodyguards Bombed in Restive South
SONGKHLA — A roadside bomb injured a police officer who was guarding a school in southern Thailand, where Islamic insurgents regularly stage attacks on Thai authorities and public schools.
187 Rescued Refugees to be Prosecuted for Illegal Entry in Thailand
SONGKHLA — Police say 187 migrants who were abandoned by their brokers in Thailand and recently rescued by authorities will be prosecuted on charges of illegal entry into the country.
Cop Charged With Killing Man at Pathum Thani Police Station
PATHUM THANI — A police officer has been charged with premeditated murder for fatally shooting a 30-year-old man at a police station in Pathum Thani province yesterday.
Junta Deputy Leader Disputes Military's Role in Disrupting Democracy
BANGKOK – Speaking on the 83rd anniversary of the founding of democracy in Thailand, the deputy chairman of the ruling military junta said he does not believe the military is responsible for stunting the growth of democratic rule.
Wounded ‘Muntjac’ Escapes Hunter, Seeks Police Protection
TAK — When a dog-sized deer got shot by a hunter today in Tak province, she knew where to go for help.
Saved by St. Valentine: Flower Market Crackdown Extended
BANGKOK — By the power of capitalist love, the crackdown set to begin Sunday on Bangkok’s iconic flower market, Pak Khlong Talad, was extended another month, City Hall has announced.
Ukraine Government, Rebels Agree On Removing Bodies From Crash Site
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Debate Over Separation Divides Northeastern Province
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — As voters in Scotland decide whether to secede from the United Kingdom today, citizens in northeastern Thailand are also engaged in a fierce separatist debate.
Oil Rigs Evacuated, Tourists Warned Of Storms in Southern Seas
BANGKOK – The Meteorological Department has warned that severe weather storms are expected to hit Thailand’s southern coast in the next two days.