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‘Not a friendly place’: Inside the prison where Thaksin is jailed
Read more: ‘Not a friendly place’: Inside the prison where Thaksin is jailedThree blankets to sleep with, an open bathing area, bland food and the constant risk of violence. These are the conditions inside the maximum security prison in Thailand’s capital where 76-year-old former premier Thaksin Shinawatra is jailed, according to two people with knowledge of the facility.
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Paetongtarn to stay on as Pheu Thai Party leader
Read more: Paetongtarn to stay on as Pheu Thai Party leaderThe Pheu Thai Party affirmed there will be no change in its leadership as it prepares for internal restructuring ahead of the general election.
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Sailing to destruction?
Read more: Sailing to destruction?The beleaguered United Thai Nation (UTN) Party could be heading for disintegration after the next general election for what it has done to supporters, according to critics.
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AI nurses hint at future of health
Read more: AI nurses hint at future of healthFor patients meeting a nurse powered by artificial intelligence (AI) technology for the first time, the process remains the same, though they are not communicating with a human.
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Phumtham vows drug blitz
Read more: Phumtham vows drug blitzInterior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has pledged a nationwide crackdown on narcotics, crime syndicates, and mafia-style figures, calling the drug crisis a pressing threat to national security.
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PP fears ‘instability’ will hold up laws
Read more: PP fears ‘instability’ will hold up lawsThe People’s Party (PP) has warned of negative signals after a House session collapsed on its opening day, raising concerns over government stability and future legislative progress.
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Thaksin ‘not concerned’ by hospital case
Read more: Thaksin ‘not concerned’ by hospital caseThaksin Shinawatra’s lawyer says the former prime minister remains unconcerned about the ongoing court proceedings looking into his hospital stay, emphasising that the case is being handled according to legal procedures without political interference.
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US plans AI chip curbs on Malaysia, Thailand over China concerns
Read more: US plans AI chip curbs on Malaysia, Thailand over China concernsUS President Donald Trump’s administration plans to restrict shipments of AI chips from the likes of Nvidia Corp to Malaysia and Thailand, part of an effort to crack down on suspected semiconductor smuggling into China.
