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Thailand confirms Asia’s first case of new mpox virus strain
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/08/2024
» Thailand became the first country in Asia to detect the new mutated strain of the mpox virus, as the pathogen spreads to more geographies after the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the outbreak in Africa a new global health emergency.
Navigating identity
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 21/05/2024
» It is a rare and remarkable achievement for artists to exhibit at the Venice Biennale, one of the most prestigious art exhibitions in the world. This year, Thai artist Channatip Chanvipava showcases his solo exhibition “Sound Of Many Waters” featuring eight new paintings that presents the idea of fixed identities, belonging and subjective memory. The exhibition takes place at a 17th century Venetian dimora, open to the public for the first time.
Thaksin's hospital stay 'wrong'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/12/2023
» Political activist Srisuwan Janya petitioned the Administrative Court yesterday to nullify both an order allowing jailed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to receive medical treatment outside of prison and the latest regulation by the Department of Corrections allowing prisoners to be detained in other facilities.
Singapore bids farewell to China-bound panda cub
AFP, Published on 13/12/2023
» SINGAPORE - Singaporeans bid farewell to a two-year-old panda cub on Wednesday as authorities prepared to send him to China where he will join the country's breeding program.
A sustainable retreat
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 21/09/2023
» In the southwest of Phnom Penh lies the region's largest surviving rainforest. After landing, I met other travel companions to spend three nights together at a riverside camp. We were split into two vans and headed for Sihanoukville. Downtown shophouses and heavy traffic gave way to lush scenery. No sooner had the hustle faded into the distance than rice paddies, palm trees and mountains came into sight. Here, Cambodia's nature remains undisturbed. In more or less two hours, we arrived at the camp depot.
Piyabutr calls for political prisoner deal
Post Reporters, Published on 06/09/2023
» The new government should consider passing a new law to grant amnesty to all those facing criminal sentences in connection with their political activities regardless of their affiliations, said Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, secretary-general of the Progressive Movement, on Tuesday.
Questions raised about Thaksin's condition
Published on 05/09/2023
» A legal scholar is pressing the Department of Corrections to respond to questions about whether former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra really is so seriously ill that he requires treatment in a premium ward at the Police General Hospital as claimed.
Thaksin's term could be cut further
Post Reporters, Published on 03/09/2023
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has the same rights as all other inmates to receive further reductions to his jail sentence, said former deputy prime minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.
Royal pardon for Thaksin
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/09/2023
» His Majesty the King has granted a royal pardon to jailed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, reducing his combined jail sentence from eight years to one, according to an announcement published in the Royal Gazette on Friday.
Thaksin seeks a royal pardon
News, Published on 01/09/2023
» Jailed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has filed a formal application for a royal pardon, according to outgoing deputy prime minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.