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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.

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.

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.

December 15, 2023

Thai senator indicted on narcotics trafficking, money laundering charges

Sen. Upakit Pachariyangkun of Thailand has been indicted on six charges linked to narcotics trafficking, money laundering, and association with a transnational criminal organization.

November 24, 2023

Netanyahu adviser explains why he's 'not surprised' Americans weren't among Hamas hostages released

Former Israeli Ambassador to the United Kingdom Mark Regev sounded off on 'The Story' Friday after Hamas released the first group of hostages.

October 17, 2023

Thai construction magnate, who poached protected animals, released early from prison

The chairman of a top construction firm in Thailand has been released early from prison. Premchai Karnasuta was convicted of killing protected animals in 2018.

October 10, 2023

Hong Kong eyes stronger ties with Thailand to boost its economic growth in Southeast Asia

Thailand and Hong Kong have agreed to promote more business exchanges as Hong Kong seeks more economic opportunities in Southeast Asia.

October 4, 2023

Thai teenager suspected of killing 2 in mall shooting used a modified blank-firing handgun, police say

A 14-year-old has been suspected of opening fire in a mall that caused two deaths in Bangkok, Thailand. Authorities believe the boy modified a blank-firing handgun to fire real bullets.

October 3, 2023

Teen opens fire with handgun at Bangkok mall, leaving 3 dead

A mass shooting at a mall in Bangkok Thailand, left three people dead and four more injured, with video from the scene showing hundreds of people fleeing to safety.

September 25, 2023

Thailand receives 1st wave of Chinese visitors under new tourism-booting visa-free policies

About 300 Chinese tourists have arrived in Bangkok on the first day of Thailand’s visa-free program meant to boost tourism. The visa-free policy will expire on Feb. 29.