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Protesters disperse after clashing with police, rubber bullets, tear-gas fired

Anti-government protesters have dispersed after clashing with anti-riot police who fired tear-gas and rubber bullets to stop them from approaching an army unit on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road which houses the residence of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. There were no immediate official reports of injuries but journalists at the scene reported...
Police clash with protesters, rubber bullets, tear-gas fired

Police fired teargas and rubber bullets as they clashed with anti-government protesters in front of an army unit on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road which houses the residence of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Journalists at the scene reported that some protesters hurled projectiles as they tried to approach a defence line of...
Myanmar Report: The left-handed pen

As international pressure increases, the coup installed government of Myanmar, led by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, has ordered the news media to submit to reporting the military’s propaganda, while security forces attack and detain members of the press. “As the brutality intensifies, with the firing of live bullets in...
Health Minister Anutin becomes the first Thai to be given COVID-19 vaccination

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul became the first Thai to be inoculated with the Sinovac vaccine on Sunday morning, at the Bamrasnaradura Infectious Disease Institute. The inoculation was administered by virologist Dr. Yong Poovorawan and witnessed by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, whose scheduled injection today was postponed indefinitely due to...
Thailand records 70 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday

70 new COVID-19 cases were recorded in Thailand on Sunday, including 58 cases in the coastal province of Samut Sakhon. The CCSA say that, of the new cases, 62 are locally-acquired infections and 8 are among arrivals from the United Arab Emirates, Germany, Canada, Switzerland and the US. In addition...

Two rangers killed and one injured in an ambush in Thailand’s Narathiwat province

Myanmar’s U.N. ambassador vows to fight after junta fired him

Philippines extends partial coronavirus curbs in capital until end-March

Saudi de facto ruler approved operation that led to Khashoggi’s death – U...

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A Roller-coaster Ride to Success

New Zealand’s largest city Auckland back to lockdown after COVID-19 case

Myanmar’s U.N. ambassador vows to fight after junta fired him

Philippines extends partial coronavirus curbs in capital until end-March

Saudi de facto ruler approved operation that led to Khashoggi’s death – U...

Movement, manipulation and marvels

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Myanmar government reportedly clamping down on journalists

February 28, 2021

Thailand says it supports peace and stability in Myanmar – Thai PBS World Tonight [25th February 2021]

February 26, 2021

Bangkok governor checks readiness of hospital offering COVID-19 vaccines – Thai PBS World Tonight [25th February 2021]

February 26, 2021

COVID-19 vaccines: Who will get inoculated first? – Thai PBS World Tonight [24th February 2021]

February 25, 2021

Thai police raid online casino networks in 7 provinces – Thai PBS World Tonight [24th February 2021]

February 25, 2021

Thai Airways to sell assets to raise more funding – Thai PBS World Tonight [24th February 2021]

February 25, 2021

New Normal “Likay” – Thai PBS World Tonight [23rd February 2021]

February 24, 2021

Details of vaccine distribution revealed – Thai PBS World Tonight [23rd February 2021]

February 24, 2021

Thailand further eases COVID-19 restrictions – Thai PBS World Tonight [23rd February 2021]

February 24, 2021

Coronavirus Outbreak Update

Health Minister Anutin becomes the first Thai to be given COVID-19 vaccination

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul became the first Thai to be inoculated with the Sinovac vaccine on Sunday morning, at...

February 28, 2021

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- February 28, 2021
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- February 28, 2021
Thai PM postpones vaccine jab indefinitely due to technical problem
- February 27, 2021
Thailand records 72 new COVID-19 infections on Saturday
- February 27, 2021
Ready for your COVID-19 jab? Thailand’s inoculation plan explained
- February 27, 2021

Protesters disperse after clashing with police, rubber bullets, tear-gas fired

Anti-government protesters have dispersed after clashing with anti-riot police who fired tear-gas and rubber bullets to stop them from approaching...

February 28, 2021

Troops block outbound Vibhavadi Rangsit road in Bangkhen district ahead of Free Youth protest
- February 28, 2021
Cabinet shake-up brings headache for PM Prayut, opportunity for Thamanat
- February 28, 2021
Thai MP Sira courting controversy but flirting with disaster
- February 28, 2021
Protesters rally at Bangkok Remand Prison demanding release of 4 core Ratsadon leaders
- February 26, 2021
Shining a light on ‘Fixed Stars’ – the rebel MPs rocking Thai coalition’s unity
- February 26, 2021

Myanmar Report: The left-handed pen

As international pressure increases, the coup installed government of Myanmar, led by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, has ordered the...

Simply being a journalist is more akin to being a pro-democracy activist than it is about maintaining an unshakeable commitment to neutrality.

February 28, 2021

Myanmar Journal: Local media defy orders to not use terms “military coup” or “military government”
- February 25, 2021
Social media resistance
- February 25, 2021
The Good, the bad and China
- February 18, 2021

Thai MP Sira courting controversy but flirting with disaster

Although new to Parliament, Sira Jenjaka has lost no time in stealing the limelight from veteran MPs – drawing publicity...

Although new to Parliament, Sira Jenjaka has drawn publicity for his outspoken views, belligerent talk and ability to take centre stage in one controversy after another.