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One of Hong Kong’s last pro-democracy groups disbands amid national security crackdownRead more:
The League of Social Democrats was the only pro-democracy party in Hong Kong that still staged small street protests occasionally and held street booth activities to carry on its advocacy despite the risks.
One of Hong Kong’s last pro-democracy groups disbands amid national security crackdown
Thailand
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Border operations ‘strictly defensive’
Read more: Border operations ‘strictly defensive’The military has reiterated that its operations along the Thai–Cambodian border are strictly defensive, with no intention of occupying territory or destroying the opposing state.
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Tsunami lessons must live on
Read more: Tsunami lessons must live onTwenty-one years after the 2004 tsunami almost wiped out Ban Nam Khem, the small fishing village is coping with changing geological, demographic and employment woes while struggling to keep its way of life and passing on lessons of survival to future generations.
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Phuket to launch boat taxi trial
Read more: Phuket to launch boat taxi trialPhuket is preparing to introduce a boat taxi service aimed at reducing road congestion and enhancing transport options for both residents and tourists, with a trial run scheduled for November.
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Shopping-mall voyeur dies of injuries after fleeing police
Read more: Shopping-mall voyeur dies of injuries after fleeing policeA young man who jumped from the fourth floor of a shopping mall in Nonthaburi to escape arrest for filming under a young woman’s skirt has died of his injuries, police said on Saturday.
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Former spokesman defends Thaksin’s eligibility for parole
Read more: Former spokesman defends Thaksin’s eligibility for paroleA former Pheu Thai Party spokesman has defended former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s eligibility for parole, saying the matter rests solely with the Department of Corrections and should not be politicised.
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One of Hong Kong’s last pro-democracy groups disbands amid national security crackdownRead more:
The League of Social Democrats was the only pro-democracy party in Hong Kong that still staged small street protests occasionally and held street booth activities to carry on its advocacy despite the risks.
One of Hong Kong’s last pro-democracy groups disbands amid national security crackdown
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Flight-tracking platform sees traffic soar
Read more: Flight-tracking platform sees traffic soarThe popular global flight-tracking platform Flightradar24 experienced a sudden surge among Thai viewers earlier this month, fuelled by interest from people eager to track the flight movements of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra during his private jet flight to Dubai on Sept 4 and eventual return to Thailand on Sept 8.
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Prime minister, exile and now prisoner: Thai power broker Thaksin’s new chapter
Read more: Prime minister, exile and now prisoner: Thai power broker Thaksin’s new chapterA year ago, Thaksin Shinawatra’s astonishing resurgence to power in Thailand seemed complete. One of his daughters had just been elected prime minister. And he was flaunting his influence, giving speeches on his “vision for Thailand.”
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Japan’s comments about Thai-Cambodian border hit a nerve
Read more: Japan’s comments about Thai-Cambodian border hit a nerveThai citizens continue to vent their anger at Japan through the Facebook page of its Bangkok embassy over what they view as pressure exerted by the Japanese government for Thailand to reopen its border with Cambodia.