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Always auspicious
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 16/04/2020
» It will be the quietest celebration for the coming anniversary of Bangkok. The capital will reach its 238th year on April 21. During the past years, the Ministry of Culture hosted traditional performances, light and sound shows and exhibitions to mark the anniversary in various places.
Lak Si political prison may be shut
King-oua Laohong, Published on 16/07/2014
» The Corrections Department is considering shutting down Thailand's only prison for political prisoners, in Bangkok's Lak Si area, two years after its highly publicised opening.
1990 Saudi kidnap case makes a little progress
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/05/2013
» Thailand’s frosty relations with Saudi Arabia improved slightly yesterday when the Criminal Court allowed the mother of 1990 kidnap victim Mohammad al-Ruwaili to become a co-plaintiff.
VIP treatment
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/02/2013
» Somchai Khumploem, better known as Kamnan Poh, was obviously unwell, staying in an out of hospital, as hewent through the paperwork process after his arrest. Now he is back in hospital, this time in a VIP room.
Airport police charged with wildlife smuggling
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/03/2013
» Police have filed criminal charges in connection with trafficking illegal rhinoceros horns into the country against three junior officers stationed at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Thaksin on govt TV: Coincidence or collusion?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/12/2012
» Was Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's appearance on state-run TV a coincidence or collusion? It depends on whom you talk to.
Suspect caught in 1993 murder case
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/10/2012
» A Thai man has been arrested for a murder committed in Japan almost 20 years ago, just months before he could no longer have been prosecuted.
Surachai jailed on fifth lese majeste charge
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 28/05/2012
» The Criminal Court on Monday formally convicted and sentenced Red Siam core member Surachai "Sae Dan" Danwattananusorn on a further charge of lese majeste, adding two-and-a-half years to his current prison term.
Hunger striker passes day 2
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/02/2012
» Panitan Prueksakasemsuk, a student who started a 112-hour hunger strike on Saturday in sympathy for his jailed father, was still going strong as he passed his second day without food.
Driving a BTS train
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/03/2012
» Here are a few things you might not know about a career that a lot of young people would like to have.