Pyramid Cult Leader Appointed to Reform Public School Curriculum
BANGKOK — A prominent scientist has started an online petition protesting the recent appointment of a cult leader and UFO believer to lead a national education reform panel in Thailand.
Pyramid Cult Leader Appointed to Reform Public School Curriculum
BANGKOK — A prominent scientist has started an online petition protesting the recent appointment of a cult leader and UFO believer to lead a national education reform panel in Thailand.
Redshirt Suspect Dies In Prison, Mother Suspects Foul Play
BANGKOK — A 36-year-old Redshirt demonstrator accused of murdering a Yellowshirt activist in January died in prison yesterday while awaiting trial, raising suspicions of foul play among his family and friends.
Rubber Farmer Self-Immolates As Crop Price Plunges
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT — A rubber farmer in Nakhon Si Thammarat province committed suicide yesterday amid the plunging price of raw rubber, a staple crop for many farmers is southern Thailand.
2010 Unrest Ruling: Victims' Families Request Appeal
BANGKOK — The families of victims killed in a military crackdown on protesters in 2010 have requested to appeal a court verdict yesterday that dropped murder charges against the government leaders who ordered the operation.
'Lucky Prayuth Number' Craze Hits Thai Lotto Industry
BANGKOK — Four days before lottery draw, tickets ending with the number “29” are flying off the shelf because of their association with Thai junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha, who recently became the country’s 29th Prime Minister.
'Lucky Prayuth Number' Craze Hits Thai Lotto Industry
BANGKOK — Four days before lottery draw, tickets ending with the number “29” are flying off the shelf because of their association with Thai junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha, who recently became the country’s 29th Prime Minister.
Photo Essay: Blood, Sweat, and Tears From Inside The Muay Thai Ring
Gerrit Phil Baumann
2010 Unrest: Court Throws Out Murder Charges Against Former PM
BANGKOK — Thailand’s Criminal Court has dropped the murder case against former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and his deputy Suthep Thaugsuban for their roles in a deadly crackdown on protesters in 2010, citing a lack of jurisdiction.
Hajj Pilgrimage Continues Despite Thai-Saudi Tension
NARATHIWAT — Over 200 Thai Muslims departed for a religious pilgrimage to the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca today, despite ongoing tension between the Thai and Saudi governments.
