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THAILAND

Early release for Thaksin 'needs more scrutiny'

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/01/2026

» The Network of Students and People for Thailand's Reform (NSPRT) on Thursday submitted a petition urging the justice minister to closely examine the eligibility of jailed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra for a sentence suspension, arguing that his case may not fully meet legal requirements.

OPINION

Jimmy Lai, the HK tycoon who stood up to China

News, James Pomfret & Jessie Pang, Published on 17/12/2025

» Jimmy Lai, the Hong Kong media mogul and China critic, was found guilty on Monday on two counts of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and one count of sedition under a China-imposed national security law that could see him jailed for life.

THAILAND

DSI launches 'VIP inmate' probe

News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/11/2025

» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has launched a full-scale probe into the expanding scandal involving Chinese inmates who received VIP treatment inside Bangkok Remand Prison.

THAILAND

Police hunt inmate who escaped by stealing prison officer’s motorcycle

News, Online Reporters, Published on 24/08/2025

» Police are chasing a 29-year-old inmate who escaped from Nonthaburi Prison by stealing a Department of Corrections officer’s motorcycle. Relatives have pleaded with him to surrender, but he has refused, saying he fears further charges. He told family members he is stressed and misses his mother and relatives.

THAILAND

Thai govt issues new rules for SIM cards

News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/08/2025

» The government has announced stricter measures for SIM card registration to combat rising online fraud, following cases in which criminals have exploited SIM-swap scams to steal from victims.

THAILAND

Cambodian soldiers to be repatriated on Friday

News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/08/2025

» Thailand is set to repatriate 20 Cambodian soldiers on Friday through the Chong Chom permanent border checkpoint in Surin province at 10am.

THAILAND

PM pitches prosperity plan at meet

News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/05/2025

» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra yesterday proposed at the 2nd Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit strategies for the group to build economic prosperity and protect human resources and the environment.

THAILAND

Opposition MP 'eyeing party swap'

News, Published on 13/05/2025

» A main opposition People's Party (PP) MP has set his sights on moving to the Kla Dharma Party, citing his inability to get along with the party, according to a source in the PP.

OPINION

China ramps up global yuan push

News, Samuel Shen & Tom Westbrook, Published on 03/05/2025

» As Chinese President Xi Jinping toured Southeast Asia last month to forge closer ties against higher US tariffs, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) was seizing a moment of confusion and disruption in global trade to promote greater usage of the yuan.