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‘He pulled a pistol on me in Bangkok’ - trafficking victim

‘He pulled a pistol on me in Bangkok’ - trafficking victim

Thian went to Thailand to meet a friend, forced to scam instead.
'Better access, lower cost is why Hat Yai is more alluring than Langkawi'

'Better access, lower cost is why Hat Yai is more alluring than Langkawi'

Southern Thai tourist town also has more attractions, Aida says.
Hero Stone for the forgotten victims of Death Railway

Hero Stone for the forgotten victims of Death Railway

Monument highlights the suffering of forced labourers during WWII.
Queue at Thai embassy as Myanmar junta plans mandatory service

Queue at Thai embassy as Myanmar junta plans mandatory service

Online visa applications fully booked until March 1 - Thai spokesperson.
Thai police: M'sians driving in Thailand must follow country's road law

Thai police: M'sians driving in Thailand must follow country's road law

This comes after a M'sian man was arrested in Betong for traffic violations.
Thailand slips 8 spots in democracy ranking

Thailand slips 8 spots in democracy ranking

Report says country's 2023 election was 'far from free, fair, or competitive'.
Jailed former Thai PM Thaksin to be released tomorrow

Jailed former Thai PM Thaksin to be released tomorrow

He has been serving his prison sentence in hospital.
Ex-Thai premier Thaksin set for early release from jail

Ex-Thai premier Thaksin set for early release from jail

He's part of a group of 930 elderly, unwell prisoners granted early release.
Southern Thailand peace talks held in KL see progress

Southern Thailand peace talks held in KL see progress

Rivals of conflict since 2014 embrace roadmap for reconciliation.
Thailand drafts law to limit use of recreational marijuana

Thailand drafts law to limit use of recreational marijuana

Pro-marijuana groups criticise Thai health minister for lack of consultation.
WHO flags JN.1 as Covid-19 variant of interest

WHO flags JN.1 as Covid-19 variant of interest

Thailand also closely monitoring situation after cases detected.
Malaysian drug kingpin arrested in Laos

Malaysian drug kingpin arrested in Laos

39-year-old suspect allegedly played key role in Golden Triangle drug trade.
Thai opposition MP gets 6 years' jail for insulting monarchy

Thai opposition MP gets 6 years' jail for insulting monarchy

Court finds her guilty of disparaging the royals on social media.
Loke: Enhance our ports instead of worrying about Thailand land bridge

Loke: Enhance our ports instead of worrying about Thailand land bridge

Transport minister also notes that land bridge still at proposal stage.
Malaysia, Thailand strengthen cooperation to fight online job scams

Malaysia, Thailand strengthen cooperation to fight online job scams

Strategies to deter future victims from falling prey are also discussed.
Kidnapped in Thailand: Being sold to human trafficking syndicates

Kidnapped in Thailand: Being sold to human trafficking syndicates

Job scams, most common way people get trafficked.
Thailand rolls out stricter gun laws after mall shooting

Thailand rolls out stricter gun laws after mall shooting

Heightened inspections of firearms that can be altered to discharge live ammo.
Bangkok shopping mall shooting: Teen suspect faces 5 charges

Bangkok shopping mall shooting: Teen suspect faces 5 charges

Enforcement agencies to ramp up security in public areas, tourist spots.
Three dead, 4 injured in Bangkok mall shooting

Three dead, 4 injured in Bangkok mall shooting

Cops have arrested a 14-year-old suspect, who surrendered without struggle.
Thai King reduces ex-PM Thaksin's jail term to 1 year

Thai King reduces ex-PM Thaksin's jail term to 1 year

Thaksin initially sentenced to eight-year jail term.
Asean MP group lauds new Thai govt, questions military's role

Asean MP group lauds new Thai govt, questions military's role

Key on the agenda should be the restoration and rebuilding of democracy.
Ex-Thai PM Thaksin can seek royal pardon

Ex-Thai PM Thaksin can seek royal pardon

Local official says the process will take one or two months.
Former Thai PM Thaksin sentenced to 8 years in prison

Former Thai PM Thaksin sentenced to 8 years in prison

This follows his arrival in Thailand after a 15-year self-imposed exile.
Thaksin will be arrested upon arrival - Thai cops

Thaksin will be arrested upon arrival - Thai cops

74-year-old former Thai PM expected home at 9am today.