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Officers Snatch Pre-Op Patient from Hospital

By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer

BANGKOK — Concerns have been raised about the health of a man arrested and whisked away by plainclothes officers Sunday from Sirindhorn Hospital in eastern Bangkok, where he was awaiting surgery.

Leader Of Winning Thai Party, Rebuffed Last Week, To Try Once More To Become...

JINTAMAS SAKSORNCHAI  — The leader of the progressive party that won a surprise victory in Thailand's May elections said Monday he will make a...
U.S. Ambassador Glyn Davies, left, shakes hands with junta chairman Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha in 2015 at Government House.

Handshake Heralds More Tactical US Approach to Junta

By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer

BANGKOK — Activists and academics say they are confident that U.S. policy toward the military government of Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha will be adjusted but not drastically changed after what appeared to be a cordial meeting late last month between Prayuth and the new U.S. Ambassador to Thailand, Glyn Davies.
Police patrol near the venue of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in Bangkok, Thailand, in Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022. Photo: Anupam Nath / AP

Asia-Pacific Leaders Tackle Trade, Sustainability in Bangkok

BANGKOK (AP) — The war in Ukraine, great power rivalry Asia, inflation and food and energy shortages are on the agenda as leaders prepare for the third back-to-back gathering this week, a Pacific-Rim summit taking place in a heavily guarded venue in Thailand's capital.

Thai Workers Wanting To Stay in Israel for Money Stress Need an Economic Boost,...

Srettha Thavisin, Prime Minister, and the Minister of Finance expressed their concern on Tuesday, October 24, about Thai workers in Israel who are risking...
death penalty

ICDP Persuades the Thai Government To Abolish the Death Penalty

BANGKOK - Former Mongolian President Elbegdorj Tsakhia is in town and he’s on a global mission to end capital punishment. Giving an interview in...

Red Politicians Barred From Thaksin's Birthday Bash

BANGKOK — Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has reportedly told political aides to stay away from his 64th birthday party, which is expected to take place in France on 26 July.

Deep South Banners Denounce Thailand's 'Lies to International Community'

SONGKHLA – More than a dozen banners were discovered across Thailand’s insurgent-torn south this morning, bearing Thai and Malay text that accused Thai authorities of lying to the international community.

Junta Open to Amnesty for Political Prisoners

BANGKOK — A top leader in Thailand's military junta says the regime is open to granting amnesty to political prisoners in Thailand if the move will help bring about reconciliation between the country's divided factions.
Saksayam

Saksayam Is Not Worried After Being Suspended From Duty

Suspended Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob, from Bhumjai Thai Party, said on Friday afternoon he will clarify himself to the Constitutional Court within 15 days...

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