Court Rejects Request to Arrest Embassy Rally Leaders
BANGKOK — The Criminal Court on Thursday turned down a request by the police to arrest five pro-democracy activists responsible for Monday’s march to the German Embassy.
Emergency Rule Over COVID-19 Extended Until End of November
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand has extended the emergency rule over the COVID-19 pandemic until the end of November.
Police to Charge Activists Over German Embassy March
BANGKOK — Up to 16 people could be charged for organizing a demonstration to the German Embassy in Bangkok earlier this week, a police source said Wednesday.
Vendor Attacks Schoolgirl for Not Standing Up for National Anthem
AYUTTHAYA — A woman was charged with assault Wednesday after she attacked a highschool student in Ayutthaya province for not standing up during the National Anthem, police said.
Security To Be Tightened During Loy Krathong Festival
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Transport said on Tuesday they will step up maximum security as the country celebrates the annual Loy Krathong Festival on Oct. 31.
‘Bin Banluerit’ Leaves Charity to Fight ‘Evil Anti-Monarchists’
BANGKOK — A celeb known for his fundraising efforts to help rural communities struck by natural disasters said Monday he has left...
MCOT to Slash Staff by Half, Offers Early Retirement
BANGKOK — A state-owned media corporation on Tuesday announced an early retirement program for its employees in an attempt to cope with massive losses – the latest media agency in Thailand to feel the pain from the pandemic slump.
Japan Gov’t OKs Bill To Offer Free Coronavirus Vaccines
TOKYO (Kyodo) — The Japanese government on Tuesday approved a bill to pay all the costs of administrating a vaccine against the novel coronavirus to all residents and to compensate suppliers in the event any serious side effects occur.
Coronavirus Deaths Are Rising Again in the US, as Feared
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Deaths per day from the coronavirus in the U.S. are on the rise again, just as health experts had feared, and cases are climbing in practically every state, despite assurances from President Donald Trump over the weekend that “we’re rounding the turn, we’re doing great.”
Barrett Confirmed by Senate for Supreme Court, Takes Oath
WASHINGTON (AP) — Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court late Monday by a deeply divided Senate, with Republicans overpowering Democrats to install President Donald Trump’s nominee days before the election and secure a likely conservative court majority for years to come.
