Thailand News

Thai capital's airport launches wi-fi service

AP - Saturday, October 31

BANGKOK - Bangkok's international airport now offers free wireless Internet access for passengers, matching services already available from regional competitors such as Singapore and Hong Kong, an airport official said Friday. More »

  • Fugitive banker can be extradited to Thailand

    AP - Friday, October 30

    VANCOUVER, British Columbia - The Supreme Court of Canada on Thursday turned down fugitive Thai banker Rakesh Saxena's request to hear his case, ending one of the longest extradition fights in Canadian history.

  • Supporters blast move to strip ex-Thai PM of rank

    AP - Thursday, October 29

    BANGKOK - Tensions in politically divided Thailand could flare if the government goes ahead with a proposal to strip former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra of his royal decorations and police rank, a spokesman for the fugitive leader warned Wednesday.

  • Suspected insurgents kill 2 in restive Thai south

    AP - Thursday, October 29

    PATTANI, Thailand - Suspected Muslim insurgents shot and killed two Buddhist civilians in separate drive-by attacks in Thailand's insurgency-plagued south, police said Wednesday.

  • Thais protest outside Cambodia embassy over invite

    AP - Wednesday, October 28

    BANGKOK - Dozens of demonstrators gathered Tuesday outside Cambodia's embassy in Bangkok to protest an offer of refuge from that country's leader to Thailand's ousted and fugitive prime minister.

  • Five killed in restive Thai south: police

    Five killed in restive Thai south: police

    AFP - Tuesday, October 27

    YALA, Thailand (AFP) - - Suspected Islamic insurgents shot dead three villagers in Thailand's restive south while a policeman and a militant were killed in a clash between rebels and security forces, police said Tuesday.

  • Thai police arrest suspect in Aussie ring heist

    AP - Tuesday, October 27

    BANGKOK - Thai police have arrested an Australian man suspected of the smash-and-grab theft of a diamond ring worth almost $1 million from a jewelry shop in Melbourne.

  • Cambodia and Thailand clash at summit over Thaksin

    Cambodia and Thailand clash at summit over Thaksin

    AFP - Saturday, October 24

    HUA HIN, Thailand (AFP) - - Cambodia and Thailand traded barbs at an Asian summit Friday after Cambodia's prime minister offered fugitive former Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra a safe haven and job as an adviser.

  • Cambodian leader offers Thaksin adviser's job

    AP - Saturday, October 24

    CHA-AM, Thailand - Cambodia's leader offered to make Thailand's ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra his economic adviser Friday, threatening to worsen already tense relations between the Southeast Asian neighbors.

  • Ailing Thai king makes public appearance

    AP - Saturday, October 24

    BANGKOK - Thailand's 81-year-old King Bhumibol Adulyadej appeared in public Friday for the first time since he was hospitalized more than a month ago, providing welcome relief among well-wishers in this politically divided nation.

  • Thai king's 1st appearance since hospital spell

    Thai king's 1st appearance since hospital spell

    AFP - Saturday, October 24

    BANGKOK (AFP) - - Thailand's revered king made his first public appearance since being hospitalised a month ago, easing fears over the health of the monarch who has helped stabilise his turbulent nation for decades.

  • Cambodia says would reject extradition of Thaksin

    AP - Friday, October 23

    PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - Cambodia announced Friday it would reject any Thai request to extradite ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra if he accepts an invitation for refuge in Cambodia, further straining bilateral ties during a key regional summit.

  • Thailand, Cambodia spar over Thaksin haven offer

    AP - Friday, October 23

    BANGKOK - Thailand would seek the extradition of fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra if he accepts an invitation for refuge in neighboring Cambodia, the Thai prime minister said Thursday.

  • Thailand rejects US pressure over 'Merchant of Death'

    Thailand rejects US pressure over 'Merchant of Death'

    AFP - Thursday, October 22

    BANGKOK (AFP) - - A senior Thai prosecutor rejected pressure from Washington Thursday over its appeal for the extradition of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, known as the "Merchant of Death".

  • Cambodian PM offers to host fugitive Thai ex-PM

    Reuters - Thursday, October 22

    By Ek Madra

  • Cambodia leader: Ousted Thai PM is always welcome

    AP - Thursday, October 22

    PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - Thailand's fugitive former prime minister is a "political victim" and is welcome in neighboring Cambodia any time he needs refuge, Cambodia's leader said Wednesday _ adding there's even a house ready.

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