May 19 Thais killed by rocket in Israel highlight troubles of migrant workforce By Grant Peck, Associated Press It is not unusual for Thais to seek work abroad at wages considerably higher than they could earn at home. But workers' advocates say the hazards of war come on top of a history of poor treatment by employers and… Continue reading
Mar 30 Myanmar junta deepens violence with new air attacks By Tassanee Vejpongsa, Associated Press Violence in eastern Myanmar, including air raids that drove thousands of members of the Karen ethnic minority to seek shelter across the border in Thailand, has deepened with new air attacks. Continue reading
Nov 29 Thai pro-democracy protesters rally outside army base By Grant Peck, Associated Press Around 800 protesters gathered in the afternoon and in early evening marched to the base of the 11th Infantry Regiment, which is closely associated with the country’s royal palace. Their number grew to well over 1,000 as they settled in… Continue reading
Oct 27 Thai students aim for ambitious political change By Grant Peck, Chris Blake, Associated Press The protesters have three main demands: They want Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha’s resignation; changes to a constitution that was drafted under military rule; and, most controversially, reforms to the constitutional monarchy. Continue reading
Oct 21 Thai protesters march in show of strength against government By Grant Peck, Associated Press Student-led protesters in Thailand have defiantly marched to the streets outside the prime minister’s office, repeating their demand that he step down even as he urged them to let Parliament deal with their calls for democratic reforms. Continue reading
Oct 19 Thai authorities seek to censor coverage of student protests By Associated Press The efforts by Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha’s government to drain the student-led protests of support and the ability to organize comes as demonstrations have grown in the capital and spread around the country. Continue reading
Aug 14 Thai student rallies continue despite activist’s arrest By Jerry Harmer, Associated Press Hundreds of students gathered at Chulalongkorn University in central Bangkok to hear speeches calling for a new constitution and for the government to resign. Continue reading
May 16 India overtakes China in number of reported cases By Associated Press India’s confirmed coronavirus cases have surpassed China’s, with the Health Ministry on Saturday reporting a spike to 85,940 infections and 2,752 deaths. Continue reading
Feb 17 GM plans to pull out of Australia, New Zealand and Thailand By Tom Krishner, Associated Press The company said in a statement Sunday that it plans to wind down sales, engineering and design operations for its historic Holden brand in Australia and New Zealand in 2021. Continue reading
Feb 09 Soldier kills 26 in bloodiest mass shooting in Thailand By Grant Peck, Busaba Sivasomboon, Associated Press A soldier with a grudge gunned down 26 people and wounded 57 in Thailand's worst mass shooting before he was fatally shot inside a mall in the country's northeast on Sunday, officials said. Continue reading