Tag: Thailand
Deadly Thai mall shooting reignites gun control questions
Thailand has one of the highest rates of gun ownership in the region, with 10 million firearms in circulation according to the GunPolicy.org
Two dead in Bangkok mall shooting, 14-year-old boy arrested
National Police Chief Torsak Sukwimol told reporters that two women -- one Chinese, one from Myanmar -- were killed in the mall shooting
Families endure grief’s ‘open wound’ a year after Thai nursery massacre
During the children's nap on October 6, 2022, ex-police officer Panya Khamrab forced his way into the nursery
IN PHOTOS: ‘Beautiful Moments Concert’ celebrates Cardinal Kitbunchu’s milestones in Thailand
Following the musical performance, the Thai Catholic Media Awards ceremony took place, with Cardinal Kitbunchu himself presenting trophies
Q&A: Fortify Rights advocacy specialist on Thailand’s new asylum program
"[Migrants] lack of legal status leaves them vulnerable to abuses at the hands of unscrupulous employers and corrupt officials"
IN PHOTOS: Papal envoy to Thailand honors Cardinal Kitbunchu’s Golden Jubilee
The occasion held a special significance as it marked the 150th Birthday of Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus.
Rights group expresses concern over Thailand’s new asylum program
The National Screening Mechanism, in its current form, “fails to meet international standards for refugee protection”.
FULL TEXT: Challenges for Bishops – Thailand
The Apostolic Nuncio in Thailand urged Catholic bishops to actively engage in interfaith dialogue to foster understanding and cooperation among different religions.
Nuncio to Thai bishops: ‘Build bridges of understanding’
He implored the bishops “to use your influential voice and position to effect positive change” in the lives of the Thai people
Report: Forest encroachment for maize cultivation increased in Lower Mekong
In total, maize farming increased more than 38% from 13 million rai to 18 million rai - almost the size of Belgium - between 2015 and 2023
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