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Ministry to revive gay rights bill
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 30/05/2017
» The Ministry of Justice has vowed to take action in favour of a petition demanding a stalled bill on gay rights be enacted.
Thai teen in India may have died from gas leak
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 24/04/2017
» An autopsy on a 15-year-old Thai student who was found dead at a hotel in India's West Bengal early last month confirmed he died from a lack of oxygen to the brain, possibly as a result of a gas leak.
Transgenders happy to come out from the shadows
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 16/04/2017
» For centuries in the Land of Smiles, men with an outwardly feminine appearance felt offended when they were called "katoey" or "toot" (transvestite). But as time goes by, more gays and transpeople have come out in the public spotlight than ever before.
Calls for booze-free Songkran
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 14/04/2017
» Songkran is a beautiful festival that requires safer and more acceptable forms of celebration, according to Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) chief executive officer Supreda Adulyanon.
Russia promotes transport ties
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 25/03/2017
» Russia is eager to expand its cooperation with Thailand in transportation and aviation, according to Russia's top envoy to the country.
Grieving Thai father to sue Indian hotel
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 22/03/2017
» The father of a 15-year-old Thai student who was found dead at a hotel in India's West Bengal wants to file a lawsuit against the hotel's owner.
US to support Thai wildlife
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 05/03/2017
» America's support for anti-animal trafficking efforts will remain concentrated along Thailand's western border with Myanmar -- a major trafficking point for wildlife originating in South Asia, said US Deputy Assistant Secretary Daniel Foote, from the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
Thai woman detained in Oman had 'prohibited drug'
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 29/12/2016
» A Thai woman jailed in Oman who sent a letter to Thai authorities seeking their help was arrested for carrying a banned drug, the Foreign Ministry says.
Indian community gives back
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 25/10/2016
» The Indian community in Thailand has promised to carry on providing meaningful contributions to the Kingdom in honour of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Volunteers show spirit, lend a hand
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 17/10/2016
» Volunteers from all walks of life flocked to Sanam Luang to serve food items and other necessities to the growing number of mourners who were standing in long queues to say farewell to their beloved His Majesty the King.