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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.
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.
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.
Clinic opens for Isan women planning to wed a foreigner
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/08/2018
» KHON KAEN: For women planning to tie the knot with a foreigner, a visit to a clinic in this northeastern province could be high on the list.
A pair of prize cocks
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 08/02/2018
» Thailand has again won the grand prize at the annual International Snow Sculpture contest in Sapporo, Japan, this time with a magnificent pair of Thai fighting cocks.
Teen terrorist
Published on 09/05/2016
» Sydney — A teenager pleaded not guilty on April 26 to plotting a terrorist attack on an Australian Veteran’s Day ceremony. The 16-year-old’s lawyer, Zemarai Khatiz, entered the plea on his client’s behalf.
Editor's Note
Published on 27/04/2016
» I was glad to grow up and become an adult, and I don’t miss my days at school or university at all. They weren’t bad times, but I like the freedom of being able to run my own life and make my own decisions. I also hate wearing uniforms, although in Australia there’s no such thing as uniforms for university students.
Editor's Note
Published on 25/04/2016
» As I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, I'll be leaving Thailand pretty soon. Among other things, that means packing up all my stuff and having it sent to Australia.
Dangerous waters
Published on 11/04/2016
» Sydney — A surfer is recovering after reportedly having most of his thigh bitten off by a shark in Australia, with the quick actions of beachgoers helping to save his life, officials said on March 31. Brett Connellan, 22, was in the water at Bombo Beach, south of Sydney, on the evening of March 30 when the shark attacked.
Clashes continue
Published on 04/04/2016
» Cairo — Egypt’s army on March 25 killed 60 gunmen in clashes in the Sinai Peninsula where it is battling a jihadist insurgency, an army spokesman said.