Chiang Mai Army Hunts Down 'Red Buffalo' Shirts
CHIANG MAI — Military officers in Chiang Mai are scouring every market in the city to search for ‘red buffalo’ t-shirts they say are causing a conflict in society.
Chiang Mai Army Hunts Down 'Red Buffalo' Shirts
CHIANG MAI — Military officers in Chiang Mai are scouring every market in the city to search for ‘red buffalo’ t-shirts they say are causing a conflict in society.
EU Condemnation Prompts Thai Military To End 'Special Detention'
BANGKOK — The European Union’s move to cut ties with Thailand in protest of last month’s coup has prompted the Thai military to release all detainees who were held in "special circumstances," says the junta’s spokesperson.
Army Bans Political Satire From Buddhist Lent Candles
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — This year's annual giant candle parade in Korat will lack its usual touch of humour due to the Thai army's order that no political satire can appear on the candles.
Thailand Rejects Downgrade By US in Human Trafficking Report
BANGKOK — The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed "disappointment" over the United States' decision to downgrade Thailand in its latest report on human trafficking worldwide.
Chiang Rai Monks Try To Thwart Earthquake By Mass Prayer
CHIANG RAI — Over 500 people participated in a mass Buddhist prayer ceremony in Chiang Rai province to ward off widespread rumours that yet another earthquake will hit the northern region this week.
Trafficker of Rose-Selling Children on Khaosan Road Arrested
BANGKOK — Thai police have arrested a man who admitted to trafficking young Burmese children to sell flowers to foreign tourists in one of Bangkok's most popular tourist locales.
Trafficker of Rose-Selling Children on Khaosan Road Arrested
BANGKOK — Thai police have arrested a man who admitted to trafficking young Burmese children to sell flowers to foreign tourists in one of Bangkok's most popular tourist locales.
Southern Police Inspect Fishing Boats In Search Of Human Traffickers
SATUL — Marine police in Satul province inspected fishing boats manned by Burmese workers today to look for potential human traffickers and drug use.
Thai Junta Wooing Hearts And Minds, One Month On (DPA)
By Cod Satrusayang
