ASEAN Summit: China, Thailand Expect More Business Opportunities
BEIJING (Xinhua) — China and Thailand have long engaged in friendly relations and trade cooperation and are looking forward to further development in their ties alongside strengthening regional cooperation.
NGO Asks Foreign Gov’ts to Pressure Thailand for Its Rights Violations
BANGKOK — The Thai authorities on Friday declined to respond to a civil rights group’s calling upon foreign governments to press Thailand due to its poor human rights records.
Access to Free Education and Healthcare Far From Equal, Expert Says
BANGKOK — Despite being officially “free of charge,” education and universal healthcare in Thailand are still out of reach for many, an economist argued in a new book released earlier this week.
Trump Skips Bangkok ASEAN Meet, Sends Security Adviser
BANGKOK (AP) — U.S. national security adviser Robert C. O'Brien and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross will represent President Donald Trump at two regional summits in Thailand this weekend, the White House announced, a move that will widely be viewed in the region as a snub.
Lower House to Investigate MP Who Brought TNT into Parliament
BANGKOK — An MP was placed under investigation for bringing explosive materials into Parliament on Wednesday.
Paranormal Activities Reported at Late PM’s Residence
BANGKOK — Soldiers guarding a mansion where the late former leader Prem Tinsulanonda lived until his death in May said they encountered multiple paranormal activities in recent weeks.
Thanathorn Welcomes China’s Bigger Role, Denies Supporting HK Protests
BANGKOK — Opposition co-leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit on Monday said he has never lent his support to the ongoing protests in Hong Kong, contrary to a claim made by the army chief earlier this month.
Police Balk at Charging ‘Anti-Thai’ Slur Man With Royal Insult
BANGKOK — Police on Friday said they needed time to collect more evidence before deciding whether to press royal defamation charge against a man seen insulting His Majesty the King and Thai people in a viral video.
Future Forward’s By-Election Defeat Reflects Trust in Prayuth, Gov’t Says
NAKHON PATHOM — A cabinet member on Thursday hailed the pro-government coalition’s victory in yesterday’s by-election as a proof of the public's confidence in PM Prayuth Chan-ocha’s leadership.
6 More Palace Aides Expelled, Stripped of Their Titles
BANGKOK — His Majesty the King on Wednesday fired and stripped six palace officials of their ranks – the latest punishment handed down to royal aides this week.
