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House debating 2nd reading of Amnesty Bill Thursday
BANGKOK, Oct 29 - Thailand's House Speaker called a special meeting of lawmakers Thursday to deliberate for the second reading the controversial Amnesty Bill,...
Attorney General reviews decision to not indict ex-PM Thaksin
BANGKOK, OCT 29 – Thailand’s Attorney General will review an earlier decision not to press terrorism charge against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, according...
Amnesty Bill sponsor opposes revised version
Amnesty Bill sponsor opposes revised version BANGKOK, Oct 25 – Pheu Thai MP Vorachai Hema, who sponsored the Amnesty Bill, said today he objected...
PM: amnesty bill not to include returning 46 billion baht to...
BANGKOK, 23 October 2013 Prime Minister and Defense Miniser Yingluck Shinawatra has reassured that the amnesty bill to be proposed to congress will not...
PM Yingluck urges talks, not protests, on Amnesty Bill
BANGKOK, Oct 22 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra today called on proponents and opponents of the Amnesty Bill to dialogue with talks so that...
The Senate shows concerns over the Amnesty Bill
BANGKOK, 22 October 2013 The Senate has expressed its concern over the Amnesty Bill being scrutinized by a parliamentary committee, saying that the matter...
Amnesty Bill ignites widespread debate in Thai society
BANGKOK, Oct 22 – Parliamentary deliberation of Thailand's controversial Amnesty Bill has triggered heated public debate and criticism which could lead to a political...
Political activists set Sunday for show of force against Amnesty Bill
BANGKOK, Oct 21 – Several Bangkok civil society groups are voicing opposition to the government’s move for an Amnesty Bill favouring, among others, Thailand's...
PM fears protests might be intensified
BANGKOK, 15 October 2013 Prime Minister Yingkuck Shinawatra has expressed concerns that the ongoing anti-government might escalate and called on the protesters to talk...
Chalerm says Akeyuth’s death unrelated to politics
BANGKOK, June 12 – Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung today abruptly ruled out any political motive behind the death of businessman Akeyuth Anchanbutr. ...
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Thai singer dies after neck manipulation massage – A cautionary tale
BANGKOK, Thailand – Tragic news as a singer passes away after experiencing severe complications following a neck manipulation massage, December 8. The young artist,...
New Syrian ambassador appointed 48 hours before government collapse
As recently as December 6, the first ambassador of the Syrian Arab Republic to ASEAN presented his letter of credence at a ceremony in...
Car wash scam in Pattaya – Customers tricked with discounts, vehicles stolen, and payments...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A group of victims gathered at Banglamung Police Station to file complaints after falling victim to a scam by a car...
Dr. Niti Navanimitkul, A Journey of Dedication, Expertise, and Compassion in Men’s Health-Thailand
Dr. Niti Navanimitkul's path to becoming one of Thailand's leading experts in men’s health is marked by a profound dedication to his craft, a...
A special moment at Nong Nooch Pattaya as baby elephant Plai Suraphan joins the...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Nong Nooch Pattaya celebrated the birth of "Plai Suraphan," a healthy male elephant born to mother Pang Saengdao at 3:00 AM...