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Phuket governor condemns New Zealand brothers
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/03/2024
» The Phuket governor condemned the New Zealand brothers who attacked a traffic policeman and stole his gun on Saturday, saying their serious violation of Thai law is completely unacceptable.
Philippine city in ruins: Islamic State still a threat
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/06/2017
» The war against ISIS currently raging in the city of Marawi has taken many lives & is a stark warning to other ASEAN states to be prepared.
End of military courts for civilians but 500 cases left to finish (UPDATE)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/09/2016
» Use of military Courts to try civilian protesters & activists, heavily criticised by international community, now comes to an end.
People smugglers likely behind bombings, police say
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/09/2015
» Police are giving weight to possible connections between the Erawan shrine and Sathon pier bombings and Uighur smuggling rings allowing migrants to flee China and head to Turkey.
UPDATE: Miltary govt: For as long as it takes... and it won't take long
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/04/2015
» Military takeover necessary to break political deadlock, end violent street protests & to start govt reform. Military remains in power for as long as it takes, says govt spokesperson.
"Constructive" use of Section 44
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/04/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha told landless residents at a ceremony in Chiang Mai yesterday that Section 44 of the interim charter allowed him to cut through red-tape and distribute land-use documents for forest land near their homes immediately.
PM praised for lifting martial law, criticised for special powers
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/04/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha won applause for the imminent lifting of martial law, but critics, especially in the international community, voiced concerns over the absolute powers he would have under Section 44 of the temporary charter.
More suspects questioned in bomb probes (UPDATED)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/03/2015
» Police believe the Criminal Court and Siam Paragon bombings may be connected as ten detained suspect
PM warns over bomb attacks as warrants issued for 9 suspects (UPDATED)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 10/03/2015
» The grenade attack at the Criminal Court on Saturday aimed to demonstrate that anti-government dissent still exists, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says. Meanwhile, security is tight over warnings of more bombs this Sunday.
Anti-monarchy network leader caught
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/02/2015
» Mr Hasadin, 64, "monitored online news and used the information to make up stories, mostly about the political situation, to provoke hatred towards the royal institution" & distributed them to his network.