Parliamentarians from Southeast Asia have condemned a recent decision by Thai authorities to hand over three Myanmar opposition fighters, one of whom died after being shot while the fate of the other two remains unknown.Continue Reading
Caretaker Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, who is also defence minister, defended compulsory military conscription on Wednesday, saying it is necessary and draftees play an important role in safeguarding the country’s borders.Continue Reading
Twenty-seven people were killed and 287 injured in 278 road crashes on Tuesday, the first of the “seven deadly days” of the Songkran festival.Continue Reading
Over 23,000 men have voluntarily enlisted in the armed forces this year so far, with eight venues nationwide recording a full quota of conscripted men, according to a new report by the Royal Thai Army (RTA).Continue Reading
Over 23,000 men have voluntarily enlisted in the armed forces this year so far, with eight venues nationwide recording a full quota of conscripted men, according to a new report by the Royal Thai Army (RTA).Continue Reading
The Royal Thai Police (RTP) is warning the public to be on their guard against online scammers during Songkran after nearly 5,300 fraud cases were reported last week.Continue Reading
To try and forge an alliance in preparation for forming a government ahead of an election would be undemocratic, says Democrat Party leader Jurin Laksanawisit.Continue Reading
Critics have slammed the complicated procedures involved in apprehending military personnel suspected of committing criminal offences, saying the laws need to be overhauled to streamline the process.Continue Reading
A police raid on a building in downtown Bangkok has resulted in the arrest of a Chinese woman with Thai citizenship by marriage and a long history of alleged involvement in fraud, human trafficking, surrogacy and document forgery.Continue Reading
Khao San Road in Bangkok will be closed from noon to 8pm from Thursday to Saturday for water-splashing events during Songkran, and this is expected to generate 30-40 million baht a day, says a local business leader.Continue Reading