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Corrections confirms Thaksin eligible for parole review in May
Online Reporters, Published on 20/01/2026
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be eligible for consideration for parole in May after serving two-thirds of his one-year prison sentence, the Department of Corrections confirmed on Tuesday.
Daikin locks out 1,300 Thai workers after bonus talks fail
Online Reporters, Published on 05/12/2025
» Daikin Industries (Thailand) Co has locked out about 1,300 workers, effective from Saturday, after talks with its labour union over annual bonuses and other benefits failed. It says the move does not constitute termination of employment.
When superstition meets the lottery: Thai traditions of prediction
Online Reporters, Published on 16/09/2025
» Superstition and lottery buying are deeply rooted in the Land of Smiles, and the two often overlap. Many Thais rely on superstition to help guide them in choosing winning numbers, though such practices are more cultural than guaranteed paths to success.
Magsaysay award winner, activist Jon Ungphakorn dies aged 77
Online Reporters, Published on 13/05/2025
» The Thai activist and former senator Jon Ungphakorn has died peacefully at home at the age of 77, the Prachathai news agency announced on Tuesday.
PM to US: Thailand is reliable friend, not just exporter
Online Reporters, Published on 06/04/2025
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira will lead a delegation to the United States this week to discuss trade issues and tell the US that Thailand is not only an exporter but also a reliable friend of the US, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Sunday morning.
European Parliament condemns Thailand for human rights violations
Online Reporters, Published on 14/03/2025
» The European Parliament passed a resolution on Thursday condemning Thailand for its lese-majeste law and the deportation of Uyghurs to China.
Biker given death sentence for Pattaya murder
Online Reporters, Published on 21/12/2024
» A member of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club has been sentenced to death and two others given life imprisonment for the gruesome murder of a German property broker whose dismembered body was found in a freezer in Pattaya last year.
Thai politician Samart arrested over iCon Group fraud case
Online Reporters, Published on 25/11/2024
» Police arrested politician Samart Janechaijittawanich in the northernmost province of Chiang Rai on Monday after he was wanted for alleged money laundering in connection with The iCon Group fraud case.
Thousands farewell students, teachers killed by bus inferno
Online Reporters, Published on 08/10/2024
» Families and friends of the 20 students and three teachers killed in last week’s bus blaze gathered at their school on Tuesday to bid them farewell, in a royally sponsored cremation ceremony.
Jailed activist weakened by hunger strike dies
Online Reporters, Published on 14/05/2024
» Jailed activist Netiporn "Bung" Sanesangkhom, 28, was pronounced dead at Thammasat University Hospital late Tuesday morning, over three months after she had started a dry hunger strike.