The UN Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner (OHCHR) has praised the enactment of Thailand’s Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance Act, 2022, but noted that more could’ve been done to meet international standards.Continue Reading
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is planning to tighten safety measures at public areas during this year’s Loy Krathong festival.Continue Reading
PHUKET: Local residents found a large dead whale floating in Laem Sai bay, south of Koh Racha, on Saturday.Continue Reading
The cabinet will be asked to suspend exports of sodium cyanide for several months after large quantities of the precursor for methamphetamine pills were found to have been shipped to Myanmar, a major meth producer, authorities say.Continue Reading
PHETCHABUN: The father and mother of the Thai student who lost her life in a horrifying crowd crush during Halloween celebrations in Seoul are desperate to bring her body home, their daughter’s final journey.Continue Reading
A heavily promoted campaign offering free Covid-19 vaccinations for children is getting a slow response, with parents showing reluctance.Continue Reading
Eighteen leaders of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) member countries have confirmed they will attend the Nov 18-19 summit in Bangkok, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Monday.Continue Reading
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will go ahead with its plan to move its head office from the building at Sao Chingcha in Phra Nakhon district to its second office in Din Daeng district, Governor Chadchart Sitthipunt said on Monday.Continue Reading
Police have arrested a Chinese boxing promotor on charges of entrapping Thais into working for a brutal gang of call scammers based in Myanmar’s Myawaddy border township.Continue Reading
PHETCHABUN: Local authorities are arranging assistance for the family of the Thai woman crushed to death in a Halloween crowd in Itaewon district of Seoul on Saturday night.Continue Reading