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Army boycotts Lazada over controversial ad
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/05/2022
» The army chief has ordered all units and organisations under his command to stop buying products via the Lazada online platform, in protest against a controversial video promotion.
Government extends state of emergency
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/05/2020
» The military-backed government has extended Thailand’a state of emergency for a second time, to the end of June, despite opposition calls to scrap it after novel coronavirus cases dwindled.
Thailand takes Asean chair
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/11/2018
» Protests, broken windows and dignitaries forced to flee by helicopter -- Thailand's last stint as host of Southeast Asia's biggest summit was devoured by political chaos.
Pheu Thai spokeswoman charged
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 07/12/2017
» The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has filed suit against Pheu Thai Party deputy spokeswoman Sunisa Lertpakawat for Facebook posts criticising the government.
Southern floods continue, King gives aid (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/12/2016
» The flood situation in the South has continued to worsen as His Majesty the King has provided relief bags for residents in flood-ravaged areas. Patients have been evacuated from Bang Saphan Hospital in Prachuap Khiri Khan.
Entertainment ban to be lifted on Nov 14 (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/11/2016
» Tourists were once again allowed into Wat Phra Kaeo yesterday and the government announced that entertainment activities and normal TV programming can resume from Nov 14 with some restrictions.
Debris likely from Japanese rocket, not MH370 (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/01/2016
» A Japanese rocket maker says a large piece of metal that washed up on a beach in Thailand is likely part of a rocket launched by Japan, not a missing Malaysian plane.
Nepal quake death toll climbs over 5000 with more than 10,000 injured (Tuesday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/04/2015
» Hundreds of thousands of Nepalis are spending another night in the open after a massive quake which has killed more than 5,000, as officials warned the final toll could rise sharply once rescuers reach cut-off areas. (Includes drone video)
More coup news (updated Sunday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/06/2014
» Sunday evening: Army troops were out in large numbers today in Bangkok in an attempt to shut down planned anti-coup rallies. They largely succeeded.
Coup! (updated Monday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/05/2014
» Continuing coverage of Thailand under military rule. Today, the coup-makers start to win some powerful friends as they start a multi-billion baht payback to farmers. Meanwhile, detentions, releases and protests continue.