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Democracy movement vows fresh protests after PM snub
AFP, Published on 25/10/2020
» Prominent leaders of Thailand's pro-democracy movement vowed to return to the streets Sunday to protest against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, after their deadline for him to resign was ignored.
'CIA'-like street-food vendors first on rally scene
AFP, Published on 23/10/2020
» With an intelligence network so good they have been compared to the CIA, street vendors are often first on the scene at "guerilla" democracy protests in Bangkok, where they hawk sour pork and fishballs to a democracy-hungry crowd.
Timeline: Thailand's turbulent political history
AFP, Published on 24/03/2019
» The country's election Sunday is the first since a 2014 coup. Here is a brief look at two turbulent decades in Thai politics.
Asia-Pacific leaders defend trade against Trump tide
AFP, Published on 21/11/2016
» PERU - Asia-Pacific leaders sent a strong message in defence of free trade Sunday as they wrapped up a summit that has been overshadowed by US President-elect Donald Trump's protectionism.
Abhisit echoes Thaksin in lambasting junta rule
AFP, Published on 11/03/2016
» The government is in "panic mode" over the economy and is failing to heal the country's deep political rifts, former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said Friday in unusually strident criticism of the country’s ruling generals.
Africa, Asia to tackle illegal ivory trade
AFP, Published on 04/12/2013
» GABORONE, Botswana - African and Asian nations on Tuesday agreed on urgent measures to tackle the illegal ivory trade, from the slaughter of elephants to the trafficking of their valuable tusks to the Far East.
Unilever whitening brand defends cash prize for Thai students
AFP, Published on 23/10/2013
» A Thai company owned by consumer goods giant Unilever has rejected accusations of discrimination after its competition featuring a skin whitener and offering university "scholarships" was seen as favouring paler-skinned students.
Self-mutilation for virtue in bloody Thai festival
AFP, Published on 10/10/2013
» Walking on fire or driving a brace of swords through your cheeks may not be activities most commonly associated with vegetarianism. But for participants of one Thai festival it's the height of religious devotion.
Village under siege from marauding monkeys
AFP, Published on 29/08/2013
» CHACHOENGSAO - In one village homes are raided, property is pinched and locals are attacked by dastardly gangs operating beyond the law - but the perpetrators are monkeys, not men.
Rooney 'gutted' after injury ends Asian tour
AFP, Published on 12/07/2013
» Wayne Rooney said he was "gutted" after a hamstring injury forced him out of Manchester United's Asian tour on the very first day with questions still unanswered about his future.