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January 20, 2021 at 1:28 am

Popular Thai politician charged with defaming monarchy VIEW

BANGKOK (AP) — Thai officials on Wednesday filed criminal charges against a popular former politician, accusing him of defaming the monarchy by broadcasting criticism of...

Nation & World

January 19, 2021 at 2:37 am

Thai court gives record 43-year sentence for insulting king

BANGKOK (AP) — A court in Thailand on Tuesday sentenced a former civil servant to a record prison term of 43 years and six months...

Nation & World

December 29, 2020 at 2:03 am

Thailand imposes new restrictions amid coronavirus outbreak

BANGKOK (AP) — Officials in the Thai capital have announced new restrictions, including the closure of some entertainment facilities during the New Year's holiday, as...

Business

December 24, 2020 at 1:35 am

Thailand confident coronavirus outbreak is controllable

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s government is confident it can contain a major coronavirus resurgence without a national lockdown, instead relying on provincial controls as the...

Business

A vendor wearing a face covering to help prevent the spread of coronavirus sells fish from a pushcart outside a produce market in central Bangkok on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. Thailand has kept the coronavirus largely in check for most of the year but is facing a challenge from a large outbreak of the virus among migrant workers linked to a major seafood market close to the Thai capital.(AP Photo/Adam Schreck) TKSJ304 TKSJ304

December 23, 2020 at 8:02 am

After months of calm, Thailand grapples with virus outbreak VIEW

After managing against the odds to keep the coronavirus largely in check for most of the year, Thailand has suddenly found itself challenged by an...

Business

December 21, 2020 at 12:20 am

Thai actress aiding protests charged with insulting monarchy VIEW

BANGKOK (AP) — A well-known actress who is one of the most high-profile supporters of Thailand’s pro-democracy protest movement answered a police summons Monday charging...

Nation & World

December 7, 2020 at 11:53 pm

Thai activists report to police over lese majeste charges VIEW

BANGKOK (AP) — Three leaders of Thailand’s pro-democracy movement reported to police Tuesday to hear charges that they defamed the king in their calls to...

Nation & World

December 2, 2020 at 12:37 am

Thai prime minister acquitted of ethics breach, retains post VIEW

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s highest court on Wednesday acquitted Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha of breaching ethics clauses in the country’s constitution, allowing him to stay...

Nation & World

December 1, 2020 at 6:08 pm

Thai leader faces court ruling that could cost him his job

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s highest court is set to rule Wednesday on whether Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has breached ethics clauses in the country’s constitution...

Nation & World

November 27, 2020 at 2:33 am

Thailand, Philippines sign for AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine VIEW

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand on Friday signed a $200 million deal to procure 26 million doses of a trial coronavirus vaccine developed by pharmaceutical firm...