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Thailand: Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra Indicted On Lese-Majeste Charges

Thailand: Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra Indicted On Lese-Majeste Charges

29 May 2024

Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been indicted with lese majeste charges, announced authorities on Wednesday. According to the police, Thaksin allegedly broke Thailand's infamous severe royal insult statute in an interview with a Korean newspaper Chosun Ilbo in 2015. As per spokesperson Prayuth Bejraguna, "the attorney general has...

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British Tourist In Coma After Assault By Bouncers In Thailand

British Tourist In Coma After Assault By Bouncers In Thailand

28 May 2024

A British tourist fights for his life in a coma after a security guard at a bar in Pattaya, Thailand, reportedly kicked him in the head. The incident, which unfolded on Friday night at Helicopters Bar, allegedly began over a dispute regarding a drinks bill. Disturbing footage circulating online captures...

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Thailand: Court Issues 4 Year Jail Term To Musician For Insulting Monarchy

Thailand: Court Issues 4 Year Jail Term To Musician For Insulting Monarchy

27 May 2024

Thailand: A court punished a musician Chaiamorn Kaewwiboonpanto for allegedly insulting the monarchy on Monday. The recent convictions are a result of the stringent lese-majeste laws, regarded as some of the most severe in the world. Aiming to protect monarchy from criticism, Thailand's lese-majeste carries the jail punishment up to...

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Thailand: Activist Netiporn Sanae-sangkhom Dies After 65-Day Hunger Strike In Jail

Thailand: Activist Netiporn Sanae-sangkhom Dies After 65-Day Hunger Strike In Jail

15 May 2024

The passing of Netiporn Sanae-sangkhom, a 28-year-old activist in Thailand, has sent shockwaves through the nation and reignited calls for reforms to the judicial system. Netiporn, who had been on a 65-day hunger strike while detained for advocating reforms to Thailand's monarchy system, died in a prison hospital on Tuesday,...

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British Tourist Arrested in Thailand Over Alleged Fake One-Star Reviews

British Tourist Arrested in Thailand Over Alleged Fake One-Star Reviews

11 May 2024

A disgruntled British visitor in Thailand has found himself in legal trouble following allegations of seeking revenge through online means. According to The Metro, 21-year-old Alexander was apprehended for purportedly posting false negative reviews about a restaurant in Phuket. The situation arose when Alexander reportedly attempted to use the restaurant...

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Holy Relics of Lord Buddha to return to India today after exposition in Thailand

Holy Relics of Lord Buddha to return to India today after exposition in Thailand

19 Mar 2024

Today, the most sacred Holy Buddha Relics, along with those of his two main disciples, Arahant Sariputta and Maha Moggallana, will return to India from Thailand after a month-long journey. The relics' exposition in Thailand drew over four million devotees and will be received in India with full State honours,...

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Thailand: Thousands Pay Respects To Lord Buddha’s Relics in Ubon Ratchathani

Thailand: Thousands Pay Respects To Lord Buddha’s Relics in Ubon Ratchathani

10 Mar 2024

On Sunday, a large number of worshippers gathered at Wat Maha Wanaram in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand, to pay respects to the sacred relics of Lord Buddha and two of his disciples. A solemn event took place, attended by esteemed guests and revered monks, during which devotees witnessed a lively procession...

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“Spiritual bridge”: PM Modi on Lord Buddha’s impact over deep-rooted relationship between India, Thailand

“Spiritual bridge”: PM Modi on Lord Buddha’s impact over deep-rooted relationship between India, Thailand

05 Mar 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the strong spiritual bond between India and Thailand as nearly a million devotees gathered in Bangkok from February 23 to March 3 to honor the sacred relics of Lord Buddha and his disciples. "The ideals of Lord Buddha serve as a spiritual bridge between India...

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Thailand replaces its ambassador to WTO after India’s protest against her remarks on rice procurement

Thailand replaces its ambassador to WTO after India’s protest against her remarks on rice procurement

01 Mar 2024

Thailand has appointed a new Ambassador to the World Trade Organization (WTO) to replace Pimchanok Vonkorpon Pitfield, following objections from India over her comments on New Delhi's rice procurement program. India protested against the Thai envoy's remarks, accusing her of ridiculing India's public stockholding program and spreading incorrect information. Pitfield...

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IBC: Buddha’s Relics Make A Sacred Journey To Thailand

IBC: Buddha’s Relics Make A Sacred Journey To Thailand

22 Feb 2024

In a momentous occasion that resonates strongly with Buddhist communities around the world, the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) declared the start of a sacred journey. The venerated remains of the Lord Buddha and his disciples, Arhant Sariputta and Arhant Mahamogallana, are on a sacred journey from India to Thailand, where...

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