Tag: Thailand
Catholic nuns receive recognition for fighting human trafficking
According to United Nations data, detection rates of trafficking-related crimes dropped by 11%, and convictions decreased by 27% in 2020
Advocates call for ‘greater role’ of Indigenous Peoples in Asian Church
A synodal Church must allow Indigenous leadership at all levels within the Church, where IPs have greater control over their own affairs
Thailand held direct hostage talks with Hamas in Iran: negotiator
Negotiators met Hamas officials in Tehran on October 26 and were given a pledge that the Thais would be released at the "right time"
Nepal and Thailand mourn nationals killed in Israel
Thai families of those taken hostage have pleaded for their release, saying they had “nothing to do with the Israel-Palestine conflict”
Rights group decries arrest of Myanmar refugees seeking healthcare in Thailand
In its new investigation, the group revealed cases of “arbitrary arrest extortion of Myanmar refugees” who are seeking medical attention
Thai FM travels to Qatar, Egypt for Hamas hostage talks
More than 230 hostages are being held by Hamas in Gaza, according to the latest Israeli figures -- 22 of them Thai nationals
Asian Catholic communicators vow to spread the Gospel ‘with the heart’
The group underscored the necessity of fostering dynamic dialogues in an increasingly interconnected world
Thai bishop urges Catholic communicators to ‘inject Gospel values’
The prelate likened Catholic communicators to fertile soil, “absorbing good stories to spread love” in the digital realm
18 Thais killed in Israel-Gaza conflict: government
There are around 30,000 Thai workers in Israel, according to Bangkok's labor ministry, many of them working in agriculture
Three arrested for selling gun, ammo to Thai mall shooting suspect
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin vowed Wednesday to bring in "preventative measures" to prevent further tragedies.