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Tawan and Bam return to the hospital; their health is worrisome

The health conditions of political hunger strikers “Tawan” Tuatulanon, 21, and Orawan “Bam” Phuphong, 23, quickly deteriorated on Friday, March 3, 2023, after protesting...

Prayuth May Shop for Answers to His ‘4 Questions’ in Malls

BANGKOK — A government official on Tuesday proposed opening locations for the public to answer questions posed by junta leader Prayuth Chan-ocha about Thailand’s political future after the first day met a lukewarm response.

Chiang Mai Royalists File Lese Majeste Against Facebooker

CHIANG MAI — A group of ultra-royalists in Chiang Mai province have urged police to take action against a Facebook user who allegedly insulted the monarchy, a crime punishable by up to 15 years in prison in Thailand.

Thai Govt Revokes Thaksin's Passports, Citing 'Damaging' Interview

BANGKOK — Thailand's military government has revoked two passports held by former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra due to "damaging" remarks he made in an interview with a South Korean media agency last week.
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Thailand Says Deliveries Of Humanitarian Aid To War-wracked Myanmar Are Expected To Start Soon

MAE SOT, Thailand (AP) — Thailand expects to open up a humanitarian corridor in about a month to deliver aid to suffering civilians in...
Selection of Senate candidates in Korat on Dec. 22, 2018.

Gov’t Petitioned to Reveal 400 Senate Nominees

A legal advocacy group wants the junta to reveal the names of the 400 people short-listed to eventually be appointed senators.

Coalition Parties To Lodge Charter Amendment Motion

BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's government parties vowed on Wednesday to put forward a joint constitutional amendment motion.

No, We Still Don’t Know Thai Names in Panama Papers



BANGKOK — Despite breathless reports referencing hundreds of Thai nationals caught up in the latest global offshoring scandal, none of those names is known yet.

‘I Didn’t Intend to Hurt Anyone,’ Hospital Bombing Suspect Says

BANGKOK — A 61-year-old man who reportedly confessed to carrying out a bomb attack at an army-owned hospital said Tuesday he’s sorry for his action and apologized to his victims.

2 Security Personnel Killed, 26 Hurt by Bombs in Yala

YALA — A soldier and a policeman were killed and 26 other people wounded by two bombs believed to have been set off by...

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