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‘Raped, jailed, tortured, left to die’: the hell of being gay in Turkmenistan
AFP, Published on 18/09/2025
» WARSAW - Two men who escaped one of the world’s most secretive and repressive states have told AFP how they were tortured, beaten and raped in Turkmenistan for the “crime” of being gay.
Jail scenarios for former Thai PM Thaksin in hospital saga
Published on 07/09/2025
» A legal expert has outlined scenarios suggesting former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra may face a prison term in the so-called "14th floor'' hospital case, if his royal pardon request is deemed to be fraudulent.
Is this Thaksin’s ‘final flight’?
Published on 05/09/2025
» Speculation is mounting over whether former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will return to Thailand to hear a court ruling on Tuesday, after a sudden diversion from Singapore to Dubai reignited suspicion among political opponents and commentators.
Police hunt inmate who escaped by stealing prison officer’s motorcycle
News, Online Reporters, Published on 24/08/2025
» Police are chasing a 29-year-old inmate who escaped from Nonthaburi Prison by stealing a Department of Corrections officer’s motorcycle. Relatives have pleaded with him to surrender, but he has refused, saying he fears further charges. He told family members he is stressed and misses his mother and relatives.
Ex-MP arrested in Laos over party embezzlement
Published on 24/08/2025
» Former Thai Rak Tham Party MP and leader Peerawit Ruangluedolphak has been arrested on charges of embezzling 17.6 million baht in party funds.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Aug 22-28
Guru, Published on 22/08/2025
» Guru By Bangkok's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Supreme Court denies bail for “Uncle Phol” in toddler’s murder
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 14/08/2025
» The Supreme Court has rejected a bail request for Chaiphol “Uncle Phol” Wipha, convicted in the murder of a three-year-old girl, citing the severity of the offence and flight risk.
Pheu Thai coalition on brink
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/08/2025
» Under mounting external threats and equally pressing internal tussles, the government and the "two Shinawatras" are bracing for a decisive turning point in the next few months.
US raises bounty on Venezuela's Maduro to $50m
AFP, Published on 08/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - The United States on Thursday doubled its bounty on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro -- who faces federal drug trafficking charges and whose most recent election victory was not recognised by Washington -- to $50 million.
Russia kills 25 in Ukraine, as Kremlin says 'committed' to peace
AFP, Published on 29/07/2025
» KYIV — The Kremlin said on Tuesday that it wanted to pursue peace in Ukraine hours after mounting attacks that killed at least 25 people, including a 23-year-old pregnant woman and more than a dozen prison inmates.