Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra released on parole from police hospital | Thailand
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been paroled and returned home, six months after his arrest in a dramatic return after 15 years in self-imposed exile. The controversial billionaire, who was twice elected prime minister and ousted in a military coup in 2006, was jailed for eight years on charges of corruption and abuse […]
Jailed former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra to be freed | Thailand
Jailed former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will probably be released as early as the weekend, the Saudi justice minister said. It’s been just six months since he returned from 15 years of self-imposed exile. The controversial billionaire, who was twice elected prime minister and ousted in a military coup in 2006, was sentenced to […]
Thai Airways passenger allegedly tried to open plane’s door after he believed he was being stalked by underground organization
A Canadian tourist who suffered a panic attack on a crowded airliner and believed he was being followed by an underground group allegedly tried to unlock the emergency exit door during takeoff. Wong Sai Hung, 40, was arrested on Wednesday after threatening a fellow passenger as he tried to disembark from an Airbus A320 departing […]
Thousands of monkeys invade Thai city, forcing tourists and businesses to flee: report
A marauding army of about 3,500 monkeys has invaded Thailand’s city center, driving away tourists and forcing shops to close, according to reports. Monkeys have become such a serious problem that the popular city of Lopburi is at risk of becoming a ghost town as Chinese investors withhold their funds until the problem is resolved. […]
Cancel your cold with this Thai chicken curry
In theory it was 2020, but for our family, 2024 has become a reality. I've rarely been sick in my life, but this winter was regrettable to say the least. I got sick one after another, and I had a week's reprieve. Gastroenteritis came in late December. Well, colds come in January. This recipe is […]
Man jailed for record 50 years for criticising Thai monarchy | Thailand
A Thai man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for criticizing the monarchy, a legal rights group said, making it the longest sentence ever handed down under the country's strict lese majeste laws. The record-breaking ruling comes after Thailand has tightened its use of the law against pro-democracy protesters over the years, which […]