SELECT LANGUAGE BELOW

Thailand to Give Millions of Citizens $275 Each Due to Struggling Economy

Thailand is preparing to hand out digital cash to around 50 million citizens in an effort to jump-start its sagging economy. Only eligible businesses and individuals can enroll in the controversial program, reports the Associated Press. report July 15th. “In April, the government unveiled an ambitious, widely criticised plan called ‘Digital Wallet’ to give 50 […]

Thailand destroyed Kuwait 57-0 in one of the biggest hockey beatdowns ever

One of the most lopsided wins in hockey history happened last weekend, and it didn’t involve powerhouses like Canada or Russia. The U-18 Asia-Oceania Championship was held over the weekend and Thailand soundly defeated Kuwait with a truly baffling score of 57-0. Thailand, which has transformed into a powerhouse in the youth hockey world in […]

Thailand court acquits protesters who shut down Bangkok’s airports in 2008

A Thai court has acquitted about 70 people of all charges related to large-scale protests that closed Bangkok’s two airports for about 10 days in 2008. The demonstrators opposed the government aligned with ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Members of the Democratic People’s Union also joined the protests, occupying the state television station and occupying […]

New Zealand tourists lose visas after allegedly assaulting Thailand officer

Thai immigration authorities have canceled the visas of two New Zealand tourists accused of assaulting police officers on a popular resort island. Brothers Hamish Day and Oscar Mattson-Day were charged with crimes including robbery and causing bodily harm to an on-duty police officer. The incident was captured on video and widely shared online, with bystanders […]

Thailand election body seeks to dissolve progressive party that won 2023 vote | Thailand

Thailand’s Election Commission has announced that it will seek the dissolution of the Progressive Party, which won last year’s general election, after a court ruled that its bill to amend the Royal Defamation Act was unconstitutional. . The committee said after reviewing the Constitutional Court’s ruling in January, its members believe the proposal is an […]