Army Says 7 Insurgents Killed in Deep South Clashes
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Another three insurgents were killed by army troops during marathon shoot-outs in southern Thailand over the last few days, said an army general on Sunday.
King Commutes Death Sentences in Killings of UK Tourists
BANGKOK (AP) — Two migrant workers from Myanmar convicted in the 2014 killings of two young British tourists on a Thai holiday island have had their death sentences reduced to life imprisonment.
Unemployment Figures Better Than Expected: Labour Minister
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin on Friday said in a press briefing that the total number of unemployed people in Thailand was at around 2 to 3 million, instead of 7 to 8 million previously predicted.
How the Turntables! Royalists Turn on Princess Ubolratana
BANGKOK — An elder sister of His Majesty the King on Friday came under a slew of online insults – from members of the pro-monarchy faction.
Chula Students To Defy University’s Ban on Gov’t Protest
BANGKOK — Student protesters at the elite Chulalongkorn University announced they will proceed with their rally on Friday afternoon despite the administration’s venue ban.
Thailand Eyes Russian Corona Vaccines, With Some Skepticism
BANGKOK — The Thai government is considering a plan to obtain vaccines for the coronavirus from Russia, though more studies are needed into their effectiveness, a health official said.
Reopening Thai Sky to ‘Depend on COVID-19 Situation Worldwide’
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) on Wednesday told the media that it has no definite schedule of when to allow international commercial flights to enter Thailand.
Student Protesters Told to Be Careful in Their Speeches
BANGKOK — A police spokesman on Thursday urged protesters to stay within the boundary of the laws in their protests against PM Prayut Chan-o-cha’s administration.
Police Rule Out Foul Play in Boss Red Bull Witness’ Death
CHIANG MAI — Police on Thursday ruled out the possibility that a key witness in billionaire Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya’s hit-and-run case might have been murdered.
Deputy Prosecutor Quits to Aid Probe Over ‘Boss Red Bull’ Case
BANGKOK (AP) — The Attorney General’s Office in Thailand has set up a committee to investigate whether it followed the law in dropping the last criminal charge against a scion of the Red Bull energy drink empire who was involved in a traffic accident almost eight years ago in which a motorcycle policeman was killed.
