Supreme Court says gay sex illegal, LGBT rights activists angry
A two-judge bench struck down a landmark Delhi high court ruling in 2009 which found that section 377 of the Indian penal code prohibiting “carnal intercourse against the order of nature” infringed the fundamental rights of Indians. The decision four years ago to decriminalise gay sex emboldened the still largely…
Bangkok schools earlier affected by protests reopen today
Schools in Bangkok earlier affected by political protests reopened today after deeming the situation has improved and is unlikely to post any threats to students and staff nor difficulty to their traveling to the schools. The schools include Wat Bowonniwet School, Makudkasattriyaram School, Wat Sangwet School, Benchamabopit School, Rajawinit School,…
The Indian Council for Cultural Relations offering scholarships to Thai students
The Indian Council for Cultural Relations of the Government of India is offering scholarships for the academic year 2014-15 to Thai students desirous of pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph.D. studies in various courses in Indian universities, excluding Medicine and Dentistry. Interested students may approach the Embassy of India, Bangkok at…
Nelson Mandela, Anti-Apartheid Icon, Mourned World Over
In nearly seven decades spent fighting for freedom and equality, Nelson Mandela inspired and challenged the world to stand up for others. As word of Mandela’s death spread, current and former presidents, athletes and entertainers, and people around the world spoke out about the life and legacy of the former…
Happy Father’s Day Thailand!
Father’s Day in Thailand Father’s Day is celebrated worldwide to recognize the contribution that fathers and father figures make to the lives of their children. This day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting. Father’s Day in Thailand has a special significance. Celebrated on December 5, Father’s day in Thailand is used…
Demonstrators successfully take over Government House
Anti-government demonstrators have successfully entered Government House after two days of clashes with security forces. Police have removed their barriers near Chamai Maruchet Bridge and scaled back their forces, allowing protesters to enter the Government House premises. Demonstrators have marched into the premise and listened to speeches given by their…
Metropolitan Police Bureau allows demonstrators to enter its headquarters
Bangkok Metropolitan police Chief Kamronwit Thoopkrachang says police will no longer use tear gas against demonstrators, but will instead welcome them inside the Metropolitan Police Bureau headquarters on Sri Ayutthaya road. According to Pol Lt Gen Khamronvit, he has not been removed as the commander in charge of forces dealing…
Army Chief warns citizens to stay indoors during nighttime
Army Chief Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha has warned the public to stay indoors during the nighttime as current protests might have tendency to become violent. Army deputy spokesman Col. Winthai Suvaree reported Gen. Prayuth’s concerns on the protests becoming more violent as officials have already resorted to using teargas to suppress…
Tour groups still arriving in Thailand
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced that the number of countries raising travel warnings on Thailand still remains at 32, and all of them have not yet increased the severity of the warnings. Mr. Sukree Sittiwanit, Director of TAT’s Advertising & Public Relations Department, stated that the warnings…
GH Bank to lower interest rates
The Government Housing Bangk has announced it will lower interest rates according to the Monetary Policy Committee. President of the Government Housing Bank (GH Bank) Ms. Angkana Chaimanat stated that GH Bank will lower its interest rates to 0.25% after an agreement with the Monetary Policy Committee. Ms. Angkana went…