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Don slams diplomats for accompanying Thanathorn
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 09/04/2019
» Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai has accused foreign envoys of breaching diplomatic protocol and intervening in the justice system by being present when Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit reported to Pathumwan police on a sedition charge.
Envoys rebuked, accused of siding with Thanathorn
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 11/04/2019
» The Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the actions of ambassadors of Western nations who sent representatives to observe Future Forward leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit's reporting to police, accusing them of interfering in Thailand's internal affairs and showing partiality.
High speeds boost road deaths, says study
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 12/04/2019
» More than half of drivers in Bangkok have exceeded the speed limit, while 27% of road users have driven after drinking and 35% of motorcycle riders have incorrectly worn their helmets, according to a study by the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS).
PM Prayut calls for unity to 'keep peace'
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 12/04/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has called for national unity in a Songkran message, saying that it is important to work together to maintain peace and steer the country toward democracy.
HM the Queen admitted to hospital
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 17/04/2019
» Her Majesty the Queen has been admitted to Chulalongkorn Hospital for treatment after developing a fever, the Royal Household Bureau said on Wednesday.
AirAsia apologises, drops 'Get off in Thailand' ad
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/03/2019
» International media reported on Tuesday that AirAsia had apologised for and removed its "Get off in Thailand" ads posted in Australia and intended to promote direct flights between Brisbane, in Queensland, and Bangkok.
Northern provinces still face toxic air
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/04/2019
» Chiang Mai city and at least nine other locations in northern Thailand were plagued by toxic dust particles on Sunday as authorities were spraying water to ease the situation.
Drinking bus driver fined, loses job
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/02/2019
» A Route 34 minibus driver has been fired and fined 5,000 baht for drinking beer and smoking with friends during working hours on Tuesday this week.
Cyclist runs from Khao Yai elephant
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/02/2019
» A cyclist ran for his life as a wild elephant chased him along a road during a visit to Khao Yai National Park in Nakhon Ratchasima province.
87 students apply to resit exam
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/03/2019
» Eighty-seven students have applied to retake a university entrance examination disrupted by drunk men at Mathayomwatsing School in Bangkok last Sunday.