Tag: Thailand

Thailand Says Burmese Military Aircraft Did Not Breach Airspace Amid Airstrike in Karen State

The Royal Thai Airforce said the Burmese military aircraft did not breach Thailand’s airspace, following reports of the military junta launching airstrikes on a rebel-controlled region near the Thai border last week. The military regime ousted a civilian government led by Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi in a February coup, sparking protests and clashes…


Thailand Suspends Traveler Quarantine Exemption Scheme Amid Omicron Fears

Thailand has suspended its “Test and Go” quarantine exemption scheme until at least Jan. 4 and reinstated mandatory quarantine for all travelers to curb the spread of the Omicron variant, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announced on Tuesday. The Test and Go scheme was launched on Nov. 1 to allow fully vaccinated travelers from 63 countries…


Over 2,500 Burmese Flee to Thailand Amid Fight Between Rebels and Junta Forces

More than 2,500 Burmese were forced to flee and seek shelter in Thailand’s Tak province amid the recent armed conflicts between a rebel Karen ethnic group, the Karen National Union (KNU), and the military regime in Burma. Somchai Kitcharoenrungroj, deputy governor of western Tak province, said that about 2,503 refugees from Burma, 545 of whom…


Apple Warns Thai Govt Critics of ‘State-Sponsored Attacks’ on iPhones

At least six activists and researchers critical of Thailand’s government were issued an alert on Wednesday from Apple Inc that warned them that it believed their iPhones had been targeted by “state-sponsored attackers.” Prajak Kongkirati, a political scientist at Bangkok’s Thammasat University, said he received two emails from Apple stating that it was believed that…


The Racha: Your Island Escape in Thailand

I can think of a lot worse things than a private villa overlooking a crescent moon stretch of sand and a small bay opening up into the sea with a sunset view—in fact, add some Thai food and I think I’m in heaven. If that sounds lovely to you, then take a look at The…


Cambodia Jails Opposition Activists Deported by Thailand

Three opposition activists face imprisonment in Cambodia on charges of conspiracy and incitement, after being deported by Thai authorities earlier this month, police said on Nov. 22. The pre-trial detention of the three members of the disbanded opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party comes amid a broad crackdown that started in the run-up to the 2018…


Thailand Edges out US as Most Popular Destination for Chinese Real Estate Buyers

The United States is a runner up to Thailand as the most popular country for Chinese international real estate investments, according to an internal report from Juwai IQI Holdings that provides one of the largest international property platforms in Asia. Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Juwai IQI is the technology group for Juwai.com, offering some…


Bangkok Jewel: Thailand’s Grand Palace 

Covering some 54 acres in the heart of Bangkok, the Grand Palace is one of the world’s most stunning architectural wonders. Built by Chakri Dynasty founder Rama I, the palace served as the Thai royal residence up until 1925. Built on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya River beginning in 1782, the palace expanded…


Riverside Restaurant Makes Waves in Thailand as Flood Dining Goes Viral

NONTHABURI, Thailand—Riverside restaurant owner Titiporn Jutimanon was convinced a bout of flooding in Thailand could be the end of a business already struggling from the pandemic. But with the rising tide of the Chao Phraya River this week came an unexpected opportunity. Instead of closing for the floods, Titiporn’s eatery is making waves in Thailand,…


British Man Found After Disappearing in Thai Jungle

BANGKOK—A 72-year-old British man was found safe three days after disappearing in a thick jungle in northeastern Thailand while going to visit friends on a motorbike. A local hunter came across Barry Leonard Weller on Friday in a remote forest in Khon Kaen province, said Nattapat Tadee, a member of a local volunteer team that…