Asia May 17, 2023 Thai police arrest 2nd teenager for defaming monarchy amid renewed debate over rigorous law Officials in Thailand charged a 16-year-old girl with defaming the monarchy for messages she posted on Facebook two years ago, adding to the debate about the law allowing her arrest.
Thailand April 28, 2023 Death sentence upheld for former Thai principle convicted of killing 3 people, including a toddler A former school principal from Thailand was convicted of killing three people, including a toddler. Thailand's Supreme Court upheld the death sentence for the teacher.
Thailand April 24, 2023 Thai court hands craft beer enthusiast fine, 6-month prison sentence for violating law on advertising alcohol Artid Sivahansaphan, a beer enthusiast from Thailand, was sentenced to six months in prison and fined $4,360 for violating a law against advertising alcoholic beverages.
Boxing April 21, 2023 Thailand kickboxer hit in stomach so hard he pukes in the ring A Thai kickboxer was kneed in his stomach several times with such force that he vomited in the ring, which ultimately resulted in a lost bout.
Thailand April 19, 2023 Thailand panda that was on a loan from China suddenly and mysteriously dies at zoo A giant panda at Thailand’s Chiang Mai Zoo died six months before she was due to return to China. Her sudden death was not immediately clear as she showed no previous signs of illness.
Thailand April 17, 2023 Freak storm in southern Thailand capsizes a dozen fishing boats, kills at least 3 Thailand was hit by a freak storm that killed at least three people and capsized a dozen fishing boats. Over 100 others who were also at sea have been accounted for.
Thailand April 13, 2023 Thailand kicks off 3-day Songkran festival for first time since 2019, hoping for significant boost in tourism Thailand is hoping for a significant boost in tourism as it kicks off the three-day Songkran festival. This is the first time the festival has been at full blast since 2019.
Thailand April 7, 2023 Over 60 asylum-seeking Chinese Christian church members en route to US after being detained in Thailand Over 60 Chinese Christian church members seeking asylum are on there way to the United States. The group was detained last week in Thailand.
Asia April 6, 2023 Over 5,000 migrants flee Burma into Thailand as fighting in the country intensifies Fighting in Burma between the country's army and a resistance group has intensified. Over 5,000 people have fled the country into Thailand as a result of the fighting.
Thailand April 5, 2023 Over 60 self-exiled Chinese Christian church members detained in Thailand after receiving UN refugee status Thailand detained over 60 self-exiled Chinese Christian church members. The church members have received UN refugee status and will be deported next week.
Thailand March 30, 2023 Thailand tries to contain overnight fire that engulfed 2 mountains A fire in Thailand engulfed two mountains overnight in a province northeast of Bangkok. At least 10 firefighting vehicles were dispatched to battle the fire.