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Thai PM orders investigation after monarchy reform activist died in prison

May 15, 2024

Thai PM orders investigation after monarchy reform activist died in prison

Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin ordered an investigation into the death of activist Netiporn "Bung" Sanesangkhom following a heart attack and a monthslong hunger strike.

Thai activist dies in prison after months of hunger strike for monarchy reform

May 14, 2024

Thai activist dies in prison after months of hunger strike for monarchy reform

Netiporn Sanesangkhom, a 28-year-old Thai activist, died in prison after a hunger strike protesting the monarchy's role in Thailand, according to officials.

Police bust finds over 700 pounds of drugs inside Transformers statues

May 12, 2024

Police bust finds over 700 pounds of drugs inside Transformers statues

The drugs originated in Cambodia and traveled through Thailand, intended for sale in more luxurious markets in neighboring areas such as Australia, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Malaysia.

Massive chemical storage tank in Thailand catches fire, 1 dead, 4 injured

May 9, 2024

Massive chemical storage tank in Thailand catches fire, 1 dead, 4 injured

In Thailand, a chemical storage tank caught fire, killing one person and injuring four others. The company that owns the tanks said it would compensate those affected.

Thailand's prime minister moves to outlaw marijuana 2 years after its decriminalization

May 8, 2024

Thailand's prime minister moves to outlaw marijuana 2 years after its decriminalization

The Prime Minister of Thailand on Wednesday announced plans to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic, reversing the country's legalization about two years ago.

With monsoon season on horizon, coming weeks could prove critical for outcome of Burmese war

May 7, 2024

With monsoon season on horizon, coming weeks could prove critical for outcome of Burmese war

The low cloud cover of monsoon season in Burma means the junta's air force will be less powerful. Both the Burmese military and ethnic rebels want to make gains before the rains come.

Thailand's foreign minister abruptly resigns over dissatisfaction with Cabinet reshuffle

April 29, 2024

Thailand's foreign minister abruptly resigns over dissatisfaction with Cabinet reshuffle

Thailand's foreign minister, Parnpree Bahiddha-Nugara, has resigned after being removed as one of the country's deputy prime ministers in a Cabinet reshuffle.

Burmese rebels guard border town against junta attempt to reclaim it

April 15, 2024

Burmese rebels guard border town against junta attempt to reclaim it

A key town along the border between Thailand and Burma has been fought over by the Burmese military and the rebel forces, who recently captured it and have successfully defended it.

All about King Maha Vajiralongkorn: The world’s richest monarch

April 12, 2024

All about King Maha Vajiralongkorn: The world’s richest monarch

King Maha Vajiralongkorn is the wealthiest monarch in the world with between $30 and $45 billion to his name. The wealthy king has been married four times and has seven children.

Thai foreign minister urges Burma's military to avoid violent attack on border town its army lost

April 12, 2024

Thai foreign minister urges Burma's military to avoid violent attack on border town its army lost

Thailand's foreign minister said on Friday that he urged Burma's military authorities to not respond violently to its army's loss of a trading town to guerrillas of the Karen National Union.