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Activist lawyer gets another 4 years for lese-majeste
Post Reporters, Published on 25/07/2024
» The activist and human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa was sentenced on Thursday to another four years in prison for lese-majeste and violations of the Computer Crime Act, according to Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR).
Video of violent arrest at Manchester Airport sparks protest
Reuters, Published on 25/07/2024
» LONDON - A video showing a British police officer kick and stamp on a man's head during an arrest at Manchester airport in northern England sparked a protest outside a police station late on Wednesday night.
Companies can lead way in LGBTQ+ recognition
Published on 24/07/2024
» Amplifying the voice of LGBTQ+ members helps create a pleasant working environment that is a boon to employees both financially and in terms of enhanced quality of life, according to Richard Krua, brand general manager of Kiehl’s Thailand.
Typhoon Gaemi brings Philippines, Taiwan to a halt
Dina Kyriakidou, Published on 24/07/2024
» MANILA/YILAN: Typhoon Gaemi and a southwest monsoon brought heavy rain on Wednesday to the Philippine capital region and northern provinces, prompting authorities to halt work and classes, while stock and foreign exchange trading were suspended.
School director murders ex-wife, 3 others
Published on 23/07/2024
» A former school director shot dead his ex-wife, her new husband, her mother and one other person at a house in Si Ka Ket province on Monday night.
Prepare for a future of heat waves
Oped, Published on 23/07/2024
» People across Asia have eagerly awaited the end of heat-wave season, which now appears to be drawing to a close. In my home country, the Philippines, the first typhoon of the year arrived in late May, lowering temperatures that had climbed to nearly 50° Celsius (122° Fahrenheit). Over the previous few months, the record-breaking heat led to school closures, a spike in emergency room visits, reduced productivity, and a return to remote work.
Park honouring late king promises to be breath of fresh air
News, Published on 23/07/2024
» Thais are looking forward to the completion of a public park in remembrance of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, which is expected to become a major new landmark in Bangkok.
Billboard prompts crackdown on shady Chinese companies
News, Published on 23/07/2024
» The government has vowed to crack down on illegal Chinese businesses in the country after a company’s billboard in Bangkok claimed to offer services to clients to secure citizenship and travel documents from other countries, causing an uproar on social media.
Major flooding in Trat, still raining
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 22/07/2024
» TRAT: Major flooding continues in two districts of this eastern province after three days of heavy rainfall, and more rain expected.
Argument in car leads to family tragedy
News, Published on 22/07/2024
» A car accident caused by a couple arguing resulted in the death of both parents and injuries to their two children, who were travelling with them, police said.