Former MPs of the now defunct Move Forward party will meet on Friday to discuss the formation of a new executive committee for a new party. Thai Court dissolves Move Forward and imposes ten-year ban on executives Sirikanya Tansakul, a leading MP, said today that she expects the discussion go smoothly and all the former […]
Thai hotel operators are seeking support from the German Embassy in Thailand after incurring losses due to the bankruptcy of German tour company FTI Group. The collapse of FTI, Europe’s third-largest tour operator, has reportedly led to over 111 million baht in losses for hotels across Thailand. The Thai Hotels Association (THA) and the Tourism […]
BANGKOK, Aug 8 (TNA) – A group of over 300 victims, collectively defrauded of more than 24 million baht, are pleading for justice after a fraudulent tour company left them empty-handed and facing threats. Board members of firm deny role in Japan travel ‘scam’ According to one of the victims, a motorcycle parts manufacturer, the […]
British police on alert for possible disturbances at 30 immigration centers. More than 6,000 riot police are preparing to act tonight if necessary. Meanwhile, two men are beheaded in Spain.
The Constitutional Court unanimously decided to order the dissolution of the Move Forward party today, for its push to amend Article 112 of the Criminal Code (the lèse majesté law). Thai Constitutional Court to rule on Move Forward’s dissolution on 7 August The Court also debarred the party’s executive board members’ rights from standing for […]
Former red-shirt leader Jatuporn Prompan was sentenced to five years in prison today, after being found guilty by the Criminal Court for breaching of national security by exposing a confidential Ministry of Foreign Affairs report. Ex red-shirt leader Jatuporn released on bail by Thai Appeals Court According to the charge sheet, on December 17th, 2009, […]
BANGKOK (NNT) – The Bangkok Pride Association has been honored by the city of Paris with the International Prize of the City of Paris for its efforts in advancing LGBTQ rights in Thailand. The award ceremony was held at the French embassy residence in Bangkok, where Jean-Luc Romero-Michel, the deputy mayor of Paris, presented the […]
The number of serious incidents in Thailand involving aircraft has jumped sharply post-covid as the lifting of restrictions reignited demand for air travel. flydubai flight makes safe emergency landing at U-Tapao airport There were 11 “serious incidents” here last year involving aircraft registered in Thailand and in other countries, a rapid rise from only two […]
