Thailand morning news for February 12

Thailand morning news for February 12

Al-Araibi walks free as Bahrain withdraws extradition request BAHRAINI fugitive footballer Hakeem al-Araibi, who was facing an extradition trial in Bangkok since his detention in November last year, yesterday walked free after his country decided […]

Thailand morning news for February 11

Thailand morning news for February 11

Not happening: Thai King slaps down attempt to drag royal house into politics Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun has slapped-down an attempt by a newly formed political party to drag the Thai royal house into […]

Thailand morning news for February 8

Thailand morning news for February 8

Cabinet informed of anti-PM2.5 plans Bangkok – The Cabinet was advised on Tuesday of the short, medium, and long-term plans laid out by the National Environment Committee to address air pollution caused by particulate matter […]

Thailand morning news for February 7

Thailand morning news for February 7

PM, Bangkok chief and environment board face court over PM2.5 PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha, Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang, and the National Environment Board have been summoned to testify today at the Central Administrative Court over […]

Thailand morning news for February 6

Thailand morning news for February 6

Thailand rebuffs Australia’s plea to free Bahraini refugee footballer The Australian government on Tuesday urged Thailand to exercise its legal discretion to free a refugee football player who lives and plays in Australia and told […]

Thailand morning news for February 5

Thailand morning news for February 5

60 days more: Australia wants Thai PM to intervene in al-Araibi extradition trial (video) Australia’s highest ranking diplomat in Thailand has called for the country’s prime minister to immediately intervene in the detention and trial […]

Thailand morning news for February 4

Thailand morning news for February 4

‘Overshooting’ baht raises fears of sluggish growth WITH THE stronger baht constraining Thai economic growth, other small emerging market economies are facing the risk of recession, economists warn. — The Nation (very annoying popups) Chinese […]

Thailand morning news for February 1

Thailand morning news for February 1

There’s No Stopping Thailand’s Baht Last year’s best performer in emerging Asia has rallied another 4.2 percent versus the dollar this year, the biggest gain in the region, and what’s driving its advance include a […]