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Thai Trafficking Suspects Face Civil Lawsuit

SONGKHLA — Public prosecutors in Thailand are filing civil lawsuits against suspected human traffickers in an effort to secure financial compensation for the victims, police say.

China to Start Construction on Reclaimed Land in South China Sea

BEIJING (DPA) — China's land reclamation in the South China Sea will "be completed in the upcoming days," the Foreign Ministry said Tuesday, as the project has increased tensions in disputed areas.

Thai Govt: US Should Clarify Human Trafficking Rankings

BANGKOK — A Thai government spokesperson said the United States is obligated to explain why it did not upgrade Thailand's ranking in an annual assessment of human trafficking around the globe.

Redshirts Urge Prayuth to Overturn TV Blackout Order

BANGKOK — Redshirt activists have asked junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha to overturn a state agency’s decision to revoke the license of a Redshirt-operated TV channel.

Bangkok Bombing: Governor Defends Rushed Reopening of Shrine

BANGKOK — As the investigation into Monday’s bomb attack appears stalled, a multi-faith service was held this morning at the site, the rapid reopening of which has put Bangkok’s governor on the defensive over criticism he ordered it scrubbed and reopened too soon.

OXYGEN DINING ROOM ‘s New Menu Launched by Chef Khem

At Cross Chiang Mai Riverside, Chiang Mai, OXYGEN DINING ROOM housed in an award - winning modern glass and steel structure, flanked on one...

Junta Approves Charter Referendum, Leaving Details for Later

BANGKOK — Thailand's military junta has agreed to hold a referendum on the draft of its new post-coup charter, without specifying what options the ballot will offer.

Police Preemptively Detain Students Prior to Coup Anniversary Protest

BANGKOK — Police arrested around ten student activists several hours before they planned to protest the May 2014 military coup d'etat on its one-year anniversary.

Govt Repeals Arrest Warrants of 22 Suspected Insurgents in Deep South

NARATHIWAT — Thai officials say they have repealed the arrest warrants of 22 former suspected members of the separatist movement in southern Thailand in an effort to promote reconciliation during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

HM King Endorses Coup Leader Without Attending Ceremony

BANGKOK — Army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha was royally endorsed as the leader of the country, although His Majesty the King, who is 86 and unwell, did not attend the ceremony in person.

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