Thailand

UN human rights chief deeply concerned at growing military role in Thai govt

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein expresses growing concern about the military’s deepening role in Thailand’s civilian administration, as well as tight curbs on dissent, as the Kingdom prepares to vote on a final draft Constitution.
22 April 2016, 12:43 PM

Target Trans-Asian Railway linkage

The government has revised a project to lay a 129-km rail track from Dohazari to Gundum near Myanmar border via Cox's Bazar at a cost of Tk 18,034 crore.
19 April 2016, 18:00 PM

Thailand drunk drivers face morgue work as punishment

Drunk drivers in Thailand could be sent to work in morgues under a new plan to cut the country's dismal road safety record, officials say.
12 April 2016, 14:36 PM

US concerned over Thai military’s new police-like powers

The United States on Monday expressed deep concerns over Thailand’s powerful military getting expansive police-like powers by the ruling junta to arrest and detain criminal suspects, reports the Bangkok Post.
5 April 2016, 12:54 PM

One dead, dozens injured in wave of bombs in south Thailand

Several bombs have gone off in Thailand's insurgency-plagued south killing one person and wounding dozens in a new wave of violence, the military said today.
31 March 2016, 12:49 PM

FEATURE: Life lessons in an artist’s haunting “3D” mosquito nets

Consider the humble mosquito net. It’s the cheapest and the most effective way to fend off malaria. But what about mosquito netting as high art?
19 March 2016, 13:46 PM

Bangkok boat explosion injures more than 50 passengers

At least 58 people are injured in Thailand's capital Bangkok after the engine on a water taxi exploded as it pulled into a pier.
5 March 2016, 12:41 PM

FEATURE: Asia's big nosh

It might seem that the beginning of the year is all about movies with various guilds lining up to reward their favourite films and actors but it's also the time when the food industry celebrates its own by announcing “The World’s 50 Best Restaurants”.
3 February 2016, 05:54 AM

Thais treat 'child angel' dolls like progeny

Mix one part superstition, two parts fashion, a dab of celebrity idolatry and a heap of media frenzy, and what do you get? "Child angel" dolls, the latest craze in Thailand. The dolls occupy a niche somewhere between Buddhist amulets, beloved by gamblers, gangsters and policemen for their reputed magical protective powers, and Furby toys, adored by children for their cuteness.
1 February 2016, 07:03 AM

Burmese guilty of UK tourist murders

Two Burmese men have been found guilty and sentenced to death for murdering two UK tourists in Thailand last year.
24 December 2015, 04:54 AM

Thai woman jailed ‘for defaming royals’

A military court in Thailand has sentenced a woman to nine-and-a-half years in prison for defaming the country's monarchy on Facebook.
16 December 2015, 15:30 PM

Thai king makes rare appearance

Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej makes a rare public appearance, amid concerns for his ailing health.
15 December 2015, 04:50 AM

Ireland lift Women's World T20 Qualifier after thrilling win

Ireland women beat Bangladesh women by two wickets in the ICC Women's World T20 Qualifier final at Terdthai Cricket Ground in Bangkok.
5 December 2015, 11:15 AM

IS agents from Syria 'in Thailand to target Russians'

Thai police say they were warned by Moscow that 10 Syrians working for the so-called Islamic State (IS) entered Thailand in October to target Russians.
4 December 2015, 09:35 AM

Bangladesh beat Papua New Guinea to reach semis

Bangladeshi Tigresses slammed the women side of Papua New Guinea with a 41-run victory in the ICC Women's World Twenty20 Qualifier at Bangkok in Thailand.
1 December 2015, 06:47 AM

World T20 Qualifier: Bangladesh women beat Thailand

Bangladesh’s women cricket team has made a winning start to ICC Women’s World Twenty 20 Qualifier beating Thailand by 73 runs.
28 November 2015, 06:31 AM

Frozen child: The youngest person to be cryogenically preserved (video)

A two-year-old Thai girl became the youngest person to be cryogenically frozen, preserving her brain moments after death in the hope that she will one day be brought back to life.
17 October 2015, 06:42 AM

Bangkok blast: Suspect admits to planting shrine bomb

Lawyer of suspect says he committed the act to repay a 'personal favour'.
1 October 2015, 06:58 AM

Europe’s dilemma is a stark closer to Asia

Persecuted Rohingya Muslims of Myanmar and thousands of Bangladeshi nationals have undertaken perilous journeys across the Andaman Sea to reach countries in Southeast Asia.
20 September 2015, 06:25 AM

PM provides Tk 5 lakh for Lucky Akhand's treatment

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina provides Tk 5 lakh for the treatment of ailing veteran singer and artiste of war-time radio station Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra Lucky Akhand.
16 September 2015, 12:14 PM