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Unicef sounds alarm for kids
News, Rosie Leishman, Published on 07/02/2025
» Unicef's latest data shows the devastating impact of toxic air on children, with pollution linked to 100 deaths of kids under five years of age every day across East Asia and the Pacific.
Academics ask Westerners to donate rare blood
News, Apichin Chitviriyakul, Published on 24/02/2023
» Rh-Negative blood reserves in Thailand are extremely low, academics told a panel discussion on Wednesday evening, during which they encouraged the international community in Thailand to donate blood.
Visas for CNN duo withdrawn
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 10/10/2022
» The Immigration Bureau has withdrawn visas issued for two CNN reporters after they entered the off-limits childcare centre where a mass shooting took place in Nong Bua Lam Phu.
Engaging key Apec stakeholders
News, Tanee Sangrat, Published on 07/03/2022
» On Jan 31, there was a collaboration between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand and the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand (FCCT) to co-host a panel discussion on the topic of "Driving Post-Covid Economic Recovery as Apec Host in 2022". The lively discussion was deftly directed by Panu Wongcha-um, who was behind the scenes during Thailand's last hosting of Apec in 2003.
Actress Jane Seymour to tour
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/12/2021
» British-American actress Jane Seymour will visit Thailand between late December and early January as part of her global campaign to prevent future pandemics through better protection of nature.
Chaturon acquitted of inciting unrest
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/12/2020
» The Criminal Court on Tuesday acquitted veteran politician Chaturon Chaisang of defying summonses by the coupmakers and inciting unrest in violation of Section 116 of the Criminal Code over public remarks against the military putsch.
Unrest, virus curbs thwart freedoms
News, Published on 14/12/2020
» Foreign journalists have expressed concern about restrictions on press freedom in Thailand with current laws proving to be an obstacle to reporting of the anti-government protests, despite government assurances there have been no curbs on freedom of expression.
Expats welcome Biden's victory
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 16/11/2020
» After four turbulent years under US president Donald Trump, American expatriates in Bangkok are saying the victory of president-elect Joe Biden promises to bring back some "normality" to their lives.
Media groups warn govt
News, Mongkol Bangprapa and Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 20/10/2020
» Media organisations and academics have called on the government not to violate the freedom of the press after reports emerged that five online outlets face legal action for breaching the state of emergency.
Kingdom still divided over LGBT rights
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 10/10/2020
» The passage of pro-rights bills pertaining to civil partnerships of same-sex couples has promoted greater rights for those in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT+) community in Thailand, but some LGBT+ advocates are still challenging the prevalent stereotypes and discrimination still existent against the gender diverse community.