Thailand arrests leader of Lao democracy group, deportation likely
A THAI researcher for Human Rights Watch tweeted today (Jan. 31) that Mr. Khukham Kaewmaniwong, the leader of the Free Lao pro-democracy group and who has UNHCR refugee status was arrested in Bangkok on Saturday Jan. 29 with the Thai authorities preparing to deport him back to Laos, Matichon newspaper said. Mr. Sunai Phasuk, the […]
Read MoreBritish man kills self after quarrels with wife over pension
A BRITISH man stressed out at not receiving his pension with this leading to incessant quarrels with his Thai wife hanged himself in Udon Thani province, Naewna newspaper said today (Jan. 31). At 11 a.m. today Pol. Lt. Col. Plewthong Sareenan, duty officer for criminal cases at Mueang Udon Thani police station, was notified […]
Read MoreCovid briefing reduced to twice a week but spike in Bangkok likely
WHILE the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) is now reducing coronavirus briefing to twice a week because infection has dropped to a moderate level nationwide it warned that Bangkok is likely to see a jump in the number of cases, TV Channel 7 said today (Jan. 31). Dr. Taweesilp Visanuyothin, CCSA’s spokesman, said […]
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