Bangkok: The military junta that overthrew Thailand's elected government struck a blow for freedom Thursday -- the freedom to watch soccer. As part of its goal to "return happiness to the Thai people," the junta
Washington: The US has suspended about $3.5 million in military assistance to Thailand following a coup, the State Department said Friday.The US is reviewing the rest of the annual direct assistance to Thailand—which totalled $10.5
Bangkok, Thailand: Thailand's military seized power Thursday in a bloodless coup, dissolving the government, suspending the constitution and dispersing groups of protesters from both sides of the country's political divide who had gathered in Bangkok
Bangkok: In a double whammy, deposed Thai premier Yingluck Shinawatra was today indicted by an anti-graft body over a disastrous rice subsidy scheme and will face impeachment that could see her banned from politics for
New Delhi: Suzuki Motor Corporation has announced that it will be manufacturing its compact hatchback, the Celerio, at its Rayong plant in Thailand. The Rayong facility, which opened in March 2012, will be the second
Kathmandu : The year 2014 will see Nepal assume leadership of two major regional groupings providing the Himalayan nation "an excellent opportunity" to demonstrate its capability in regional cooperation, an official said here Sunday.Nepal is
Bangkok: People today voted peacefully in five Thai provinces where opposition protests had blocked balloting during snap polls last month, the first step to complete a controversial election that could pave the way for the
Bangkok: Thailand today said it will deport a prominent ethnic Indian businessman for defying a state of emergency and leading anti-government protests. The Centre for Maintaining Peace and Order (CMPO), which is overseeing the government's
Bangkok: At least 36 people were injured today when a blast hit an anti-government protest march here demanding the ouster of Thai premier Yingluck Shinawatra, raising fears of violence in the run up to the
Bangkok: Thailand's main opposition Democrat Party has announced that it will boycott February's general election, deepening the country's weeklong political crisis.The party's leader, former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, announced the boycott after a meeting Saturday
Bangkok: Thailand's anti-government protester leaders said Monday that they will proceed mass street demonstration as planned despite the dissolution of House of Representatives.Suthep Thaugsuban, core protest leader, had called on people from across the nation
Bangkok: The United Nations closed its main office in Bangkok, dozens of schools closed and many civil servants stayed away from work on Monday as the Thailand capital braced for more violence in a spiralling
Bangkok: A tear-jerker is bringing smiles to the faces of Indian tourists in Thailand. The onion, whose prices have hit the roof across India, is the most sought-after in recipes and salads by visiting Indians."It's
Bangkok: Mechai Viravaidya is famous in Thailand, a national hero in the war against AIDS. He has led one of the world's most successful campaigns against HIV infections. Viravaidya was born in Thailand to a
Bangkok: A 36-year-old Indian woman has died in an accident in Thailand's popular beach town of Pattaya, where she was celebrating her wedding anniversary, after her parasail failed to launch.Police said Shilpi Agarwal, 36, and
New Delhi: For decades Bangkok has been a well known sex tourist destination for millions of men. Today, these include younger men from western countries and increasingly men from other Asian countries, in particular India.The
Bangkok, Jul 18: Newly-crowned Wimbledon champion Andy Murray will compete in the Thailand Open in September, along with two other men ranked in the world's top 10.Joining Murray will be No.6-ranked Tomas Berdych and defending
Bangkok, Jul 17: A passenger train derailed on old tracks in the mountains of northern Thailand early on Wednesday, slightly injuring at least 30 passengers, mostly foreign tourists. It was the second derailment on the
Beijing, Jun 24: China's Football Association said Monday it has sacked national team coach Jose Antonio Camacho following a 5-1 loss to Thailand.A statement posted to the association's website said the sides formally agreed to
New Delhi, May 30: Defence Minister A.K. Antony will embark on an official visit to Singapore, Australia and Thailand June 3 to discuss India's bilateral defence cooperation with the three countries, an official release said
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