Relentless gunfire, lynched bodies, frenzied mobs - the horrific violence Krisadang Nutcharut witnessed at Thammasat University more than 40 years ago propelled him into a legal career now spent defending Thailand's young pro-democracy activists.Like many survivors, he regards October 6, 1976, as one of the darkest days in his country's history, when security forces and royalist militias murdered dozens of youngsters in the middle of Bangkok."It wasn't an equal battle - it

Interpol has issued a "red notice" to arrest the fugitive Thai heir to the Red Bull billions for his role in a fatal hit-and-run, police said Sunday. The move by the international police organisation is the latest in the years-long saga surrounding Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya who crashed his Ferrari in 2012, killing a police officer.The charges against Vorayuth, who is the grandson of Red Bull's co-founder, were dropped in July - sparking public outrage from Th

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Thailand will begin reopening its borders to outsiders in efforts to kickstart a tourism industry battered by the coronavirus with a flight from China later this month, authorities said Friday.The kingdom's economy is highly dependent on foreign visitors.The country is expecting a fraction of the nearly 40 million international arrivals it recorded last year, after the pandemic brought global air travel to a near standstill. Officials hope to portray the country as a safe holida

Thai lawmakers delayed a decision on constitutional reform on Thursday, sparking anger among protesters outside parliament demanding changes to the kingdom's military-scripted charter and reform of the unassailable monarchy.Lawmakers had been expected to vote on setting up a draft reform committee in response to a burgeoning pro-democracy movement that mobilised 30,000 demonstrators last week - the largest show of force in the kingdom since the 2014 coup. But the move was delaye

A plaque installed by activists in Bangkok declaring Thailand "belongs to the people" had been removed Monday, after a weekend show of force by protesters calling for the royal family to stay out of the kingdom's politics.Thailand has seen near-daily protests for the past two months led by students demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, a former army chief who masterminded a 2014 coup.Some 30,000 demonstrators rallied Saturday close to Bangkok's Gra

Tens of thousands of pro-democracy protesters massed close to Thailand's Grand Palace on Saturday, in a huge rally calling for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to step down and demanding reforms to the monarchy.The kingdom has seen near-daily gatherings of youth-led groups since mid-July calling for the resignation of Prayut, the former army chief behind the 2014 coup, and a complete overhaul of his administration.Some are also demanding reforms to Thailand's ultra-wealthy and power

Thailand's monarchy is protected by one of the world's toughest royal defamation laws, making any criticism of the powerful King Maha Vajiralongkorn all but impossible inside the country.Some student leaders have called for the abolition of the laws as a pro-democracy movement gathers steam in Thailand.What Is The '112' Law?Under section 112 of Thailand's penal code, anyone convicted of defaming, insulting or threatening the king, queen, heir or regent faces between t

With millions around the world stuck at home due to the pandemic, "plane cafes" in Thailand are offering customers the chance to pretend they are in the sky - and the idea seems to have taken off.On board a retired commercial airplane in the coastal city of Pattaya, coffee drinkers make themselves comfy on first-class-style seats and pose for photos by the overhead lockers.Boarding passes in hand, some "passengers" even opt for a tour of the cockpit."With this cafe I

After a long silence, Thailand’s pro-democracy opposition has returned. Although not clad in red nor do they share allegiances to ousted former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, they have taken aim at Thailand’s ruling power structures.