insert_link World Six people found dead in luxury Thai hotel, police exploring possible poisoning Thai police are investigating the deaths of six foreign nationals whose bodies were found in a room at an upmarket hotel in Bangkok on Tuesday. Authorities are looking for a seventh person in connection with the incident. Laura Westbrook has more.. todayJuly 17, 2024 7
insert_link World Thailand is moving closer to legalising same-sex marriage Thailand is moving closer to legalising same-sex marriage, after the lower house passed a bill giving legal recognition to such unions. That takes it one step closer to becoming the only South East Asian country to recognise same-sex unions. Laura Westbrook has more. todayMarch 28, 2024 23
insert_link Environment Agritechnica exhibition expands reach in growing Asian markets Agritechnica Asia expands into Vietnam – Organizer DLG to meet high market demand for agricultural machinery knowledge in Asia with tailored country-specific Agritechnica formats – HortEx exhibition for horti- and floriculture to be held in parallel – DLG’s “Agritechnica Asia” event in Bangkok continues as hub for Asia. (DLG). The German Agricultural Society (DLG) is strengthening its services in Asia to meet greater demand and new requirements of […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 25
insert_link World Thai Police Charge Former PM Thaksin Over Royal Insult Police in Thailand have charged former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra with defamation against the monarchy over comments he made almost a decade ago. It comes just weeks before his possible release from prison, where he is serving time for abuse-of-power and corruption charges.Patrick Fok reports. todayFebruary 7, 2024 10
insert_link World Thai officials fired after nearly $60 mn found in personal bank accounts Four Thai officials have been dismissed after authorities found more than two billion baht ($57 million) in their bank accounts, with investigators calling the group "unusually wealthy". Corruption is rife in the Southeast Asian kingdom, with officials often accused of accepting small bribes and pay-offs, but sums of this magnitude are rare. The approximately $57 million was discovered in multiple accounts held by three women and a man who work […] todayDecember 6, 2023 5
