Tag: Thailand
Thailand to end provinces' emergency rule
Thailand's premier will end emergency rule in six provinces but maintain the strict laws in Bangkok, where a weekend bomb blast rekindled tensions in the wake of deadly street protests.[MORE]
Young Socceroos reach final
The Young Socceroos will take on defending champions Thailand in the Asean Football Federation (AFF) under-19s championships final after a 4-1 win over hosts Vietnam.[MORE]
Young Socceroos held by Thailand
The Young Socceroos have been held 1-1 by Thailand in the Asean Football Federation under-19 championships in Vietnam.[MORE]
One dead in Bangkok bomb blast
A bomb blast at a bus stop near the site of recent anti government protests in Bangkok has killed one person and wounded nine others.[MORE]
Thai journalist sues PM over rally crackdown
A Thai journalist wounded during an army crackdown on a mass protest in April is suing prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and other top officials for attempted murder, his lawyer said.[MORE]
Nadal to play in Thailand Open
World number one Rafael Nadal will play at the Thailand Open in September, raising hopes of a boost to the country's tourism industry in the wake of deadly unrest.[MORE]
Burma junta accused of extortion, rape
Burma's junta has sent a team of officials to investigate allegations that militia border guards are committing extortion, rape and assault against Burmese people.[MORE]
Thailand lifts emergency in more provinces
Thailand's government says it is lifting a state of emergency in three provinces after being imposed in April to help authorities cope with political unrest.[MORE]
Thousands arrested for illegal World Cup gambling
World police agency Interpol says as many as 5,000 people have been arrested in four Asian countries for illegal gambling on World Cup matches. [MORE]
Alleged 90yo paedophile bailed
An elderly West Australian man facing child sex charges in Thailand has been released on bail.[MORE]
Mum heads to Thailand in bid for daughter
A Melbourne woman is flying to Thailand to circumvent Australian guidelines which prevent families from determining the sex of IVF babies.[MORE]
Russian conductor denies rape allegations
Acclaimed Russian conductor Mikhail Pletnev has denied accusations that he raped a 14-year-old Thai boy. [MORE]
Russian conductor on rape charge leaves Thailand
Famed Russian conductor Mikhail Pletnev has left Thailand after being charged with the rape of a 14-year-old boy.[MORE]
Russian virtuoso free to leave Thailand despite rape charge
A Thai court has granted permission for Russian conductor Mikhail Pletnev to leave the country temporarily following his arrest on charges of raping a 14-year-old boy.[MORE]
Russian virtuoso charged with raping boy
Russian conductor and pianist Mikhail Pletnev has been charged with raping a child in Thailand and could face up to 20 years in prison if found guilty.[MORE]
Thailand extends state of emergency
Thailand's government has extended the state of emergency imposed during recent civil unrest in Bangkok for another three months.[MORE]
Cambodia hands over Bangkok bomb suspects
The Cambodian Government has repatriated two Thai nationals suspected of taking part in last month's bombing of a political party's headquarters in Bangkok.[MORE]
Boat banned from sailing on day of Thai crash
Thai authorities say a boat which crashed, injuring seven Australians last weekend, had been banned from operating that day.[MORE]
Thailand opens hotline for crisis suggestions
Thailand has launched a hotline for people to ring in with their suggestions on how to reach national reconciliation following political crisis.[MORE]
90yo facing paedophilia charges
DFAT says it has offered consular assistance to a 90-year-old West Australian man facing paedophilia charges in Thailand. [MORE]
90yo arrested over alleged abuse of girls
A 90-year-old Australian man has been arrested after police found four young sisters illegally detained at his home in northern Thailand.[MORE]
Thai crash boat involved in 2005 fatal capsize
One of the boats involved in a crash off the Thai island of Koh Samui on the weekend is the same boat that capsized in 2005 killing 15 people.[MORE]
Aussies flown to Bangkok after full moon crash
Four Australian women injured when two tourist boats collided off Koh Samui in Thailand have been flown to Bangkok for treatment.[MORE]
Aussies in hospital after full moon boat crash
Seven Australians have been injured in a collision between two boats heading to a full moon party in Thailand.[MORE]
Australians hurt in Thai boat cruise collision
At least seven Australians have been injured in a crash between two tourist boats off Koh Samui in Thailand.[MORE]
