Thanathorn says his party no threat to national security |
Acting leader of the Future Forward (Anakot Mai) Party Thanathorn Joengrungruangkit reported to the Technology Crime Suppression Division today to defend himself against allegation filed against him by the National…
It’s up to Britain whether to extradite Yingluck: Gen Prayut |
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said today that it’s up to British police whether they would respond to the Thai Government’s request for an extradition of former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra…
Thailand Asks U.K. to Extradite Former Leader Yingluck Shinawatra
BANGKOK — Thailand’s military government is seeking the extradition of the country’s last elected prime minister, Yingluck Shinawatra, who fled to Britain rather than go to prison for five years…
107-year old Karen spiritual leader granted Thai citizenship |
Spiritual leader of ethnic Karens of Kaeng Krachan forest in Phetchaburi, 107-year old Ko-ee Meeme, registered for a Thai identity card at Kaeng Krachang district office on Tuesday after he…
Phu Chee-fah declared disaster zone after road section caved in |
Chiang Rai’s Phu Chee-fah was on Tuesday declared a disaster zone after the cave-in of a section of the mountain road leading to the popular tourist destination which subsequently pulled…
Itthiporn named new Election Commission chairman |
Mr Itthiporn Boonprakong was voted chairman of the Election Commission by the four other election commissioners-designate at a meeting today. The meeting was chaired by Mr Thawatchai Thoedpaothai, the most…
Mekong River bursts its banks in Mukdahan |
The Mekong River in the northeastern border province of Mukdahan has burst its banks, allowing water to flow into riverside areas. Before noon today, the water level at the Mukdahan…
Myanmar forms independent body to probe human rights abuses in Rakhine |
The Myanmar government today announced the formation of a four-member commission tasked with investigating allegations of human rights abuses in Rakhine state in the aftermath of attacks of police outposts…
Flash floods, landslide force schools to close in Mae Hong Son |
Many schools in Sop Moei district of Mae Hong Son province have been temporarily closed after flash floods hit many areas and Mae Sariang-Mae Sam Laep road was blocked by…
BBC says Thailand asks UK to extradite Yingluck |
The Thai Embassy in London has submitted a request to the Foreign and Common Weath Office of the British government for the extradition of fugitive former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra…
Chiang Rai road temporarily blocked by landslide |
A main road connecting Chiang Saen and Chiang Khong district along the Mekong River in Chiang Rai was briefly blocked by fallen earth and rocks in a landslide early this…
15 provinces warned of flash floods, landslides |
The Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department has issued a warning for 15 provinces, five each in the North, Central and South, to beware of flash floods and landslides, department chief…