Myanmar’s civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi sentenced to four years in prison in...
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The Myanmar Court has ruled to sentence the country's civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi to four years in prison in an initial verdict today, December 6th, on charges of incitement and violating...
Tremors Felt in Bangkok After Earthquake Reports in Myanmar
Thailand –
An earthquake was reported on Monday morning (June 19th) in Myanmar with tremors felt as far away as Bangkok and Nonthaburi.
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) reported at 8:40 A.M. of...
Thailand listed as the 102nd country to parade in Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony on...
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A group of Thai athletes is set to appear as the 102nd country to march in the opening parade ceremony of the Tokyo Olympic Games 2020 on July 23rd, as listed in Japanese...
Thailand, U.S. Host Senior Leader Dialogue
General Chalermphon Srisawasdi, Chief of Defence Forces of the Royal Thai Armed Forces and Admiral John Aquilino, Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, held the first-ever 2022 U.S.-Thailand Senior Leader Dialogue (SLD) at Royal Thai...
Thailand Announces 30 Day Visa Exemption for Japanese Business Travelers
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On December 12th, 2023, Mr. Karom Phonphonklang, the Thai Deputy Government Spokesperson, publicly revealed a conclusion after the cabinet meeting regarding a 30-day visa exemption for business purposes for Japanese visitors effective from January...
Press Release: Thai Equestrian Federation withdraws from Olympics
Thai Equestrian Federation withdraws from Olympics
2 August 2021: The Thailand Equestrian Federation decided to pull their team out of the Olympic Games TOKYO 2020 after two of its riders suffered falls during the eventing...
Hong Kong leader John Lee tests positive for Covid-19 following APEC summit in Bangkok
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Hong Kong leader and Chief Executive John Lee, 64, tested positive for Covid-19 upon arrival at the Hong Kong airport where he was returning from the APEC summit in Bangkok.
John Lee had direct interaction...
Myanmar Opposition Seizes Myanmar’s Largest Military Base in Myawaddy Near Tak
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On April 7th, 2024, Burmese national media reported that the Karen National Union (KNU) and the People’s Defence Force (PDF) seized Myanmar's largest military base in Myawaddy, Myanmar. The armed conflict took place near...
U.S. Secretary of State cancels his visit to Thailand this week
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The U.S. Embassy in Bangkok yesterday, December 15th, has released a statement from State Department Spokesperson Ned Price regarding the cancellation of Secretary Blinken’s visit to Thailand this week.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony...
Flights Resume From Hong Kong to Koh Samui
Samui, Surat Thani –
Samui welcomed the first direct flight from Hong Kong after flights were paused three years ago.
Officials from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) welcomed the first direct flight from Hong Kong...