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March 29, 2024

Thai court acquits nearly 70 protesters who shut down Bangkok's airports in 2008

A Thai court has acquitted nearly 70 people of charges related to mass protests in 2008 that resulted in the shutdown of Bangkok's two airports, officials say.

March 27, 2024

Thailand's lower house approves bill to legalize same-sex marriage

Thailand's lower house of Parliament overwhelmingly approved a marriage equality bill on Wednesday. The bill passed with the approval of 400 of the 415 members.

March 25, 2024

Thailand delivers first batch of humanitarian aid to war-torn Burma

Thailand recently dispatched its first batch of humanitarian aid to Burma, aiming to alleviate the suffering of people displaced by an ongoing conflict.

March 20, 2024

Thailand's national police chief, deputy suspended over online gambling accusations

Thailand’s national police chief and one of his deputies have been temporarily suspended on Wednesday following allegations involving illegal online gambling.

March 18, 2024

New Zealand tourists lose visas after allegedly assaulting police officer on popular Thai resort island

Two New Zealand tourists in Thailand had their visas revoked by immigration authorities after being accused of assaulting a traffic police officer on a resort island.

March 16, 2024

Drug gang members arrested after clever scheme to smuggle cocaine into top party city foiled by cops

Law enforcement in Thailand found hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of cocaine hidden in clothes racks, allegedly shipped into the country from the U.S.

March 7, 2024

Red panda found inside suspected smugglers' luggage at Thailand airport

Customs officials at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand recovered approximately 87 animals being illegally trafficked by six Indian nationals to Mumbai.

March 4, 2024

Fisherman attacked with harpoon after he and a friend argued about which man caught the bigger fish

A fisherman was attacked with a harpoon by one of his friends after getting into an argument about which man caught a bigger fish. His doctors said he is lucky to be alive.

March 4, 2024

Thailand's former PM Yingluck Shinawatra is acquitted of charges of mishandling government funds

Former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has been acquitted of misusing funds for a government project in 2013. This follows her brother Thaksin's recent parole release.

March 3, 2024

Airplane pilot leaves cockpit to help deliver baby during flight to Thailand: 'Born in the air'

A pilot saved the day by helping a pregnant woman give birth while on a long flight from Taiwan to Thailand. The pilot said he felt "proud" of his contribution.