There’s never been mass community outrage about gun control in Thailand, although the nursery shooting massacre may spark a reckoning, says this lecturer.Continue Reading
BANGKOK: Large seasonal rains again pounded much of Thailand upon Sunday (Oct 9), causing continued wide-spread flooding, particularly in the north-east and main regions. In the north-eastern state of Ubon Ratchathani, almost 20, 000 people have been joined 85 temporary pet shelters as floodwaters overwhelmed more than 1, 500 villages,Continue Reading
TAIPEI: Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will pledge to bolster the island’s combat power and determination to improve its defences in a major speech on Monday (Oct 10), at a time when tensions with China have risen dramatically. Taiwan, claimed by China as its own territory, has come under increasing militaryContinue Reading
The Singapore Food Agency said it is seeking clarification on the details.Continue Reading
The Singapore Food Agency said it is seeking clarification on the details.Continue Reading
The country has been in turmoil since the military ousted Aung San Suu Kyi’s government in 2021, with fighting continuing across many regions and the economy in tatters. To mark Thadingyut last year the junta announced an amnesty for hundreds of protesters detained since the coup, sending families rushing toContinue Reading
UTHAI SAWAN, Thailand: Thai police are investigating a report that a CNN crew inappropriately entered the daycare centre where more than 20 pre-schoolers were slain as they were reporting on the attack, authorities said Sunday (Oct 9). Danaichok Boonsom, head of the local township administration, told reporters as he leftContinue Reading
Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is expected to attend an evening prayer at one of the temples later Sunday. The mass killing on Thursday was the nation’s deadliest, with the perpetrator killing dozens at the Young Children’s Development Center in Uthai Sawan and wounding several others. He then left theContinue Reading
Jailed Philippine human rights campaigner Leila de Lima was briefly taken hostage during the attempted breakout by three inmates.Continue Reading
Ahead of World Mental Health day on Oct 10, CNA traces the journey of how Heru Setyawan and Lamini started volunteering and helping hundreds of people with mental health problems.Continue Reading