Thailand - Page 10

Thailand to deliver humanitarian aid to war-torn Burma

February 8, 2024

Thailand to deliver humanitarian aid to war-torn Burma

Thailand plans to establish a humanitarian corridor to provide aid to civilians affected by the conflict in Burma. The initiative aims to assist around 20,000 people.

Resort balcony in Thailand collapses as group poses for photos, video shows

February 5, 2024

Resort balcony in Thailand collapses as group poses for photos, video shows

A balcony collapsed at the Rommai Reunngam Resort in Chiang Mai, Thailand, under the weight of a group that was posing for photos on Sunday.

Thailand court orders halt on Move Forward party's advocacy for changing royal defamation law

January 31, 2024

Thailand court orders halt on Move Forward party's advocacy for changing royal defamation law

Thailand’s Constitutional Court has ruled that the Move Forward party must halt its advocacy for amending the law on royal defamation, risking dissolution.

Rock band visiting Thailand faces deportation to Russia after allegedly criticizing war in Ukraine

January 29, 2024

Rock band visiting Thailand faces deportation to Russia after allegedly criticizing war in Ukraine

A dissident rock band known for criticizing Moscow's actions in Ukraine faced arrests in Thailand last week. Five of the seven band members traveled on Russian passports.

Southeast Asian nations meet to discuss Burmese civil war, South China Sea conflicts

January 29, 2024

Southeast Asian nations meet to discuss Burmese civil war, South China Sea conflicts

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) met to discuss ongoing disputes between China and other nations on the South China Sea and the Burmese civil war.

Thailand politician Pita Limjaroenrat did not violate election law, court rules

January 24, 2024

Thailand politician Pita Limjaroenrat did not violate election law, court rules

Thailand's Constitutional Court has ruled in favor of progressive politician Pita Limjaroenrat, finding that he did not violate election laws and can retain his seat.

Thailand rescue workers retrieve remains of 23 victims following fatal factory explosion

January 19, 2024

Thailand rescue workers retrieve remains of 23 victims following fatal factory explosion

Rescue workers carried out the task of recovering the remains of the 23 victims of a fireworks factory explosion in central Thailand on Thursday, officials say.

Thailand court sentences political activist to 50 years in prison for insulting monarchy

January 18, 2024

Thailand court sentences political activist to 50 years in prison for insulting monarchy

A court of appeals in Thailand has given a political activist a 50-year prison term for insulting the monarchy, marking what is believed to be a record sentence.

Factory explosion kills at least 23 people in Thailand, officials say

January 17, 2024

Factory explosion kills at least 23 people in Thailand, officials say

An explosion at a fireworks factory in central Thailand has killed at least 23 people, according to provincial officials. The blast occurred in Suphan Buri province.

Thailand correction department rejects 'inmate' label for former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra

January 16, 2024

Thailand correction department rejects 'inmate' label for former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra

The Correction Department of Thailand has said that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, currently serving a prison sentence, should not be referred to as an inmate.