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Full Moon Party draws 20,000 to Koh Phangan
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 16/07/2022
» SURAT THANI: The popular Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan in this southern coastal province drew about 20,000 tourists on Friday night.
Improved relations 'offer opportunities'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/01/2022
» The government needs to make the most of improvements in diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia and cement the relationship between the two countries, a Middle East studies expert said yesterday.
Acquittals upheld over Saudi killing
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/03/2019
» The Supreme Court has upheld the acquittal of five former Bangkok police officers who were accused of the abduction and murder of Saudi businessman Mohamed al-Ruwaili 29 years ago, citing a lack of evidence.
Former Bangkok cops cleared of murder of Saudi businessman
Online Reporters, Published on 22/03/2019
» The Supreme Court has upheld the acquittal of five former Bangkok police officers of the abduction and murder of Saudi businessman Mohamed al-Ruwaili 29 years ago, citing lack of evidence.
Saudi woman held at Bangkok airport 'fears death' if repatriated
AFP, Published on 06/01/2019
» A Saudi woman held at Bangkok airport said she would be killed if she was repatriated by Thai immigration officials, who confirmed the 18-year-old was denied entry to the country on Sunday.
Round up of unsavoury suspects
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 27/12/2018
» On the crime front, public attention was dominated to a large degree by news stories that were wide-ranging, unusual and controversial. The alleged bitcoin fraud had police and readers delving into the complexity of the cryptocurrency issue, which is new to most people, while the arrest of senior clergy in temple fund embezzlement cases tested people's faith in Buddhism. Meanwhile, the arrest of a policeman-turned-hitman responsible for at least two murders, brought back memories of his alleged connection to the kidnapping and murders of the wife and son of a jeweller holding vital clues in the 1995 stolen Saudi gems case. Police also claimed success in nabbing all overstayers in a long-running crackdown. However, the reportedly accidental shooting death of an Indian tourist in a gun battle between two rival Bangkok gangs undermined confidence in tourist safety.
Tip of the iceberg
News, Alan Dawson, Published on 14/01/2018
» Myanmar's government and entirely out-of-touch military soiled themselves again, over the Rohingya issue of course.
Advocates want equality for lesbians
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 20/01/2017
» Thai society has yet to understand, respect, and treat people who are different based on gender and ethnic identities in a way which would prevent hate speech and eventually hate crimes, according to gender diversity advocates.
Rocky Saudi Arabia ties likely to ease
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 13/10/2016
» Thailand and Saudi Arabia have pledged to normalise ties after a strained patch which has lasted more than 20 years, Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai says.
1989 'Blue Diamond Affair' burglar becomes monk
Published on 17/03/2016
» Kriangkrai Techamong, convicted of stealing US$20 million in gems and jewellery from a Saudi Arabian palace nearly three decades ago, was ordained a monk on Thursday, a move he hoped would change his luck.