Ukrainian Envoy Urges Thai Gov’t To Waive Visa Extension Fees for Stranded Ukrainians
BANGKOK — Ukraine’s top diplomat to Thailand on Thursday said the Thai government has yet to finalize the decision to exempt visa extension fees for Ukraine nationals marooned in Thailand due to the ongoing war in their homeland.
Thai VietJet’s April Fool’s Tweet Outrage Ultra-Royalists
BANGKOK — The management of a low-cost carrier apologized on Saturday after an April Fool’s Day post announcing a fake new route between the northern city of Nan and Munich drew widespread criticism on social media.
100 Objects of Political Campaigns On Exhibit Till Sunday
BANGKOK — Anon Chawalawan was rather pleased with the fact that about 500 people visited the exhibition of political objects he collected after nearly a month on show. Looking at the objects, he was reminded that Thailand remains in a loop of political violence, however.
EU Envoy Speaks Out About Ukraine and Public Diplomacy
BANGKOK — The European Union envoy to Thailand David Daly answer five questions submitted by Pravit Rojanaphruk on the EU proactive activities in convincing Thailand to oppose the Russian aggression in Ukraine.
Activist, Writer, Wat Wanlayangkoon Dies After 7 Years in Exile
BANGKOK — An exiled political activist and award-winning writer who advocated his life for democracy died in France on Monday. He was 67.
Ukrainian Envoy Rebuts Russia, Thai Gov’t Asks Not To Use Thai Flag At Presser
BANGKOK — Ukraine’s top diplomat to Thailand on Friday insisted that Russia’s war on his homeland was no “special military operation” as claimed by his Russian counterpart and pleaded for more help from Thailand.
Russian Ambassador Defends Invasion of Ukraine, Appreciates Thailand’s Neutral Stance
BANGKOK — The Russian ambassador to Thailand Evgeny Tomikhin on Tuesday invited a selected group of Thai media to listen to Russia’s rhetoric justifying its invasion of Ukraine.
Amnesty International Says It Won’t Leave Thailand Amid Calls for Expulsion
BANGKOK — Amnesty International on Wednesday issued a statement saying they will continue to operate in Thailand despite calls to shut down the country’s branch for alleged threat to national security.
Thammasat’s High School Denies Teaching Distorted History
BANGKOK — The demonstration school of Thammasat University on Sunday refuted allegations that it has distorted the teaching of Thai history and the monarchy.
Analysis: Bangkok By-election Results Signal a Wind of Political Change
The ‘spectacular’ loss suffered by the ruling Palang Pracharath Party MP candidate Saralrasami Jenjaka in a Bangkok by-election on Sunday will leave many pondering what went wrong and its repercussions for days to come.