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Rebels attacking last government base in Myawaddy
Published on 10/04/2024
» Rebel ethnic troops are attacking the Myanmar government's last holdout in Myawaddy, on the border, and many people there are seeking passes to enter adjacent Tak province in Thailand.
Dealing with Myanmar
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/04/2024
» As the civil war between Myanmar junta forces and ethnic rebel groups builds, Thailand will be a focal point for providing humanitarian support to large numbers of refugees expected to flee across the border. Thailand -- as an Asean member and Myanmar neighbour -- is also expected to play a role in fostering negotiations and helping Myanmar return to peace.
Myanmar rescue flights okayed
News, Published on 09/04/2024
» The government has cited humanitarian reasons for allowing aircraft from Myanmar to land in Tak's Mae Sot district to pick up officials and their families fleeing Myawaddy after rebel forces seized control of the town.
Footballer auctions national jersey to help war victims in Myanmar
Published on 02/04/2024
» KANCHANABURI: A football player born to a Mon family has auctioned off his Thai national team jersey, and will donate the money to villagers in Myanmar whose homes were destroyed by junta government gunboats.
Five more groups of Myanmar border-crossers caught
Published on 28/03/2024
» KANCHANABURI: Seventy-nine Myanmar nationals in five groups were arrested separately over two days after crossing the border illegally into Thong Pha Phum district. Five smugglers were also caught.
Extended trading hours fail to help
Business, Published on 26/03/2024
» The 30-minute extension of the Stock Exchange of Thailand's (SET) trading hours and the possibility that the Bank of Thailand will start cutting interest rates next month failed to boost the Thai market on Monday as investors worried about a possible backlash to an early rate cut and the consequences of Friday's terrorist attack on the outskirts of Moscow.
King's second son obtains Thai ID
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/03/2024
» Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse, the second-eldest son of His Majesty the King, says he is delighted he can now call himself a Thai citizen as he recently obtained his first-ever ID card after living abroad for almost 30 years.
Sailors injured by friendly fire to be released from hospital
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 15/03/2024
» Nine soldiers will soon be discharged from hospital after suffering minor injuries from an accidental gunshot at the frigate they were on board, the Royal Thai Navy said on Friday.
Frigate shot by another navy ship
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/03/2024
» A gun shot from HTMS Chonburi accidentally hit HTMS Khirirat on Thursday, causing a fire and injuring 13 soldiers. Both Thai navy vessels were anchored at Laem Thian Pier, Sattahip Naval Base, in Chon Buri province.
Justice for Chaiyaphum
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/03/2024
» Just days before the relatives and friends of slain human rights activist Chaiyaphum Pasae mark the seventh anniversary of his death in Chiang Mai, they have learnt that prosecutors have decided not to press murder charges against the soldier who gunned him down.