Thai police academy bans women from enrolling and refuses to explain why
A prominent police academy in Thailand has banned women from enrolling – raising alarm for female rape victims as Thai law dictates women must be interviewed by female officers. The…
‘Under Swami’s spell’: 14 tourists claim sexual assault by guru at Thai yoga retreat | World news
In the beginning, Agama Yoga was paradise for most who walked through its gates; a haven on the Thai island of Koh Phangan that embraced ancient tantric teachings under the…
Thai boys trapped in cave climb through replica – video | News
A group of boys who were trapped in a flooded cave in northern Chiang Rai province in Thailand in July climb through a replica tunnel at an exhibition to celebrate…
Some Say the Press Is the Enemy. 3 Times We Beg to Differ.
Over the course of one month, three separate stories from our International desk — reported on the ground in Iraq, Thailand and South Africa — helped lead to immediate reforms.…
Prosecutor defers decision on Krisda Mahanakorn case against Panthongtae |
The special public prosecutor has deferred a decision on the money laundering case against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s only son, Pangthongtae “Oak”, and two trusted aides until October 10.…
Northern people warned of early arrival of cold and dry seasons |
As several northern provinces continue to be battered with torrential rain which is expected to taper off by the end of this month, the northern meteorological centre on Wednesday issued…
JD.com CEO arrested on allegation of rape: police report |
Richard Liu Qiangdong, chairman and CEO of online retailer JD.com, was in Bangkok last November to promote his company’s business investments in Thailand. MINNEAPOLIS/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – The founder and chief…
Ruling against Reuters reporters a severe blow to Myanmar press freedom: CAJ president |
The seven-year jail sentence handed down on two Reuters journalists in Myanmar on Monday is a big step backward for press freedom and a travesty of justice in the country,…
Thai police academy bans women from enrolling | World news
A major police academy in Thailand has announced it will ban women from enrolling , sparking accusations of gender discrimination. The Royal Police Cadet Academy (RPCA), on the western outskirts…
Elon Musk calls Thailand diver ‘child rapist’ in latest baseless attack | Technology
Elon Musk has escalated his baseless attacks against a British diver, claiming without evidence that the man who helped rescue children from a cave in Thailand was a “child rapist”…
Pharmacists want old drugs law |
The pharmacy council and pharmacy faculties of several universities have voiced their support for the retention of the existing Drugs Act which allows doctors, dentists and veterinarians to be eligible…
Human error blamed for August 31 crash of e-banking system |
Human error was blamed as the cause of the crash of the e-banking system of five commercial banks, causing temporary disruptions of electronic transactions on August 31. Thai Bankers Association…