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Shocked bus passenger learns silent companion is dead
Nujaree Rakrun, Published on 19/08/2024
» NAKHON SI THAMMARAT - A passenger on an overnight bus from Bangkok to Hat Yai was shocked to discover the silent passenger in the adjoining seat was dead and already cold.
Experts warn of vape threat to children
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/08/2024
» Allowing a child to vape or be exposed to the hazardous vapour of an e-cigarette at home could potentially be deemed a violation of child protection laws, some child health and child rights experts have warned.
Social development ministry seeks to amend law on domestic violence
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/08/2024
» The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security is now working to amend the anti-domestic violence law, saying that Thai society has become more fragile and prone to household abuse.
Population ‘time bomb’ needs defusing, says minister
Published on 05/07/2024
» Thailand’s population crisis is a “invisible time bomb” that government must address, along with its root causes, says Varawut Silpa-archa, the minister of social development and human security.
Govt looks to address high levels of domestic abuse
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 11/06/2024
» Social Development and Human Security Minister Varawut Silpa-archa is looking to curb domestic violence, which accounted for almost 70% of all reported cases of violence in the last two months.
Wife arrested, husband survived shooting then died mysteriously
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/06/2024
» A woman was arrested in Bangkok on Monday over an alleged killer-for-hire conspiracy targeting her husband, who died in mysterious circumstances in Maha Sarakham in April.
Rights group decries ‘swap mart’ for dissidents
Published on 18/05/2024
» Thai authorities are assisting neighbouring governments to take unlawful actions against refugees and dissidents from abroad, making the country increasingly unsafe for those fleeing persecution, Human Rights Watch says in a report released this week.
Last of the ‘Three Tyrants’ dies at 90
Published on 14/05/2024
» Col Narong Kittikachorn, one of the “three tyrants” who led the country prior to the October 1973 student uprising, died on Tuesday at the age of 90.
Police explain inaction after Tak Bai massacre
Online Reporters, Published on 26/04/2024
» Police have cited force majeure as the reason they did not pursue legal action against an army officer and seven others involved in a crackdown on protesters that led to dozens of deaths in Tak Bai 20 years ago.
Tak Bai massacre criminal cases to be filed
Published on 23/04/2024
» Lawyers representing the families of victims of the 2004 Tak Bai massacre will file criminal charges on Thursday against nine former security officials over the deaths and injuries of dozens of protesters, just months before the expiration of the case.