BANGKOK, 8 April 2011 (NNT) – The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stressed that Thailand has been upholding rules of engagement (ROE) and did not use cluster bombs, which have been banned by the United Nations, against Cambodia in previous border skirmishes. Speaking about recent Thai-Cambodian border clashes, Information Department Director-General and Foreign Ministry […]
The People’s Information Centre (PCI) released a report yesterday saying that up to 93 red shirt protesters, innocent bystanders and soldiers were killed in the April-May crackdown last year. According to government reports, the death toll of last year’s political unrest stood at 91. The PCI report was released to mark the one year anniversary […]
Despite his health problems, His Majesty the King has been working every day from Siriraj Hospital, his youngest daughter says. HRH Princess Chulabhorn Valayalaksana made the comment during a recent interview with popular TV host Wuttitorn Milintachinda, better known as Woody. The second part of the interview will be broadcast on the “Woody Talk” programme […]
PHNOM PENH – Cambodian government has refused to grant a royal pardon to the two Thai “Yellow-shirt” activists jailed in Cambodia for espionage, said Cambodian Foreign Minister Hor Namhong According to Cambodian law, whoever with the conviction of crime, he/she has to serve two-thirds of jail term before being considered for royal pardon,” Deputy Prime […]
BANGKOK, April 7 – Thailand’s Criminal Court on Thursday rejected a bail bid for ‘Red Siam’ activist leader Surachai Danwattananusorn for allegedly committing lese majeste, insulting the country’s monarchy, citing concerns over his possible flight. The court decision came as a lawyer for Mr Surachai, known as Surachai Saedan, sought the temporary release of his […]
BANGKOK, 7 April 2011 (NNT) – The Ministry of Public Health has asked all hospitals nationwide to stay alert around the clock to deal with emergency cases during Songkran Festival, which is likely to begin as early as 11 April 2011 and last until 17 April. Public Health Minister Jurin Laksanawisit stated that he has […]
The death toll of recent floods in southern provinces has risen to 56, Public Health Minister Jurin Laksanavisit said Wednesday. He said 25 people were killed in Nakhon Si Thammarat, 10 in Surat Thani, 6 in Phatthalung, 10 in Krabi, 2 in Trang, 2 in Chumphon and 1 in Phang Nga. Read more: The Nation
A World Bank economist in Thailand is warning even if tensions ease in the Middle East, oil prices will remain high due to high demand from China, India and other industrialized countries. High oil and commodity prices are contributing to inflation, which is now seen as a key concern in Thailand and throughout the region. […]
