US Study Insists China’s Dams to Blame For Mekong Drought
BANGKOK — China’s massive dams on the Mekong River exacerbated last year’s extreme drought in downstream countries including Thailand, researchers from a US government-funded study said on Wednesday.
Emergency Decree to be Extended, No New Virus Case Reported
BANGKOK — The government on Friday decided to extend the emergency decree for another month through June, although no new cases of coronavirus were reported on the same day.
Student Protest Marks 6 Years Since Prayut’s Coup
BANGKOK — University students staged a brief protest in front of the Royal Thai Army HQ to mark the 6th anniversary of the May 2014 military coup on Friday.
Minister Who Contests Preah Vihear Claim Dies at 67
BANGKOK — Former Deputy Premier and Foreign Affairs Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul, whose controversial tenure saw Thailand fighting a historic legal battle with Cambodia, died on Wednesday. He was 67.
Security Agency Calls for 1-Month Extension to Emergency Rule
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's National Security Council (NSC) on Thursday called for a one-month extension to the emergency rule currently enforced against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Krispy Kreme Fires Man Who Posts About Rama IX
BANGKOK — Thai netizens on Tuesday called for a boycott on an American doughnut chain after one of its employees was reportedly sacked over his critical remarks about the monarchy.
Final Bailout Plan to Strip Thai Airways of State Enterprise
BANGKOK — PM Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday said he approved a final bailout plan for the debt-ridden flag carrier to a bankruptcy court – a process that could see the government relinquishing its majority in Thai Airway shares.
Temple Where 6 Killed by Army is Shut on Anniversary
BANGKOK — The temple in downtown Bangkok where soldiers gunned down six people was closed on the 10th anniversary of the deadly crackdown.
2010 Crackdown: Red Leader Says Justice Will Never be Delivered
BANGKOK — Redshirt leaders held a religious ceremony at a temple on Tuesday marking the 10th anniversary of a military crackdown against their supporters, which left about 90 people dead.
Coalition MPs Call For Castration of Rapists
BANGKOK — The House Committee on anti-rape measures on Monday called for a law that would force convicted rapists to be punished by chemical castration.
