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
Magazine Cover of Adult Actor Kissing 2-Year-Old Girl Stirs Controversy
BANGKOK — A Thai celebrity actor has defended a magazine cover photo of his 2-year-old adopted sister being kissed on the lips by a fellow adult actor.
Junta Summons Activist Not Yet Released from Military Custody
BANGKOK —The Thai military junta has summoned a Redshirt activist that a human rights group says has not been seen since she was arrested by the military three weeks ago.
Bookshop Owner, Suspected Shooter On NCPO Summons List
BANGKOK — The military junta issued an order today summoning more than 30 people to report to the Army club tomorrow, including prominent activists from both of Thailand's rival political factions.
Two Cambodians Die En Route to the Border
CHONBURI — Two Cambodian immigrants were killed in a car accident near the Thai-Cambodian border after a Thai police volunteer shot out one of their vehicle's tires.
