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Thai Court Grants Bail, Revokes Visa for U.S. Scholar Charged with Insulting Monarchy

A U.S. scholar teaching in Thailand, Paul Chambers, was jailed for insulting the monarchy but released on bail; however, his visa was revoked, potentially leading to deportation. The charges relate to a webinar he participated in, highlighting concerns over freedom of expression in Thailand.

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US Lecturer Arrested in Thailand for Alleged Royal Insult

Paul Chambers, an American lecturer at Thailand's Naresuan University, was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly insulting the monarchy under Thailand's lese-majeste law and Computer Crime Act, facing up to 15 years in prison; his wife denies the evidence cited was his words, claiming authorities used a...

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Thailand's Invitation to Myanmar Junta Leader Sparks Outrage

Following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, Thailand invited junta leader Min Aung Hlaing to the BIMSTEC summit, defying ASEAN's exclusion policy and prompting criticism for legitimizing a regime accused of crimes against humanity while hindering humanitarian aid.

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Arrest Warrant Issued for American Academic in Thailand Under Lese-Majeste Law

A Thai court issued an arrest warrant for Paul Chambers, an American academic at Naresuan University, under the lese-majeste law for alleged defamation of the royal family; he faces three to 15 years imprisonment per count if convicted.

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Myanmar Earthquake Exacerbates Refugee Crisis

A recent earthquake in Myanmar has caused over 2,700 deaths, significantly impacting a region already struggling with civil conflict and a large refugee population in neighboring Thailand. Many Burmese refugees, who fled mandatory military service, are now facing the dilemma of returning home to aid...

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Bangkok Building Collapse Kills 19 After Myanmar Earthquake

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar triggered the collapse of a 34-story building under construction in Bangkok's Chatuchak district on Friday at 1:40 PM, killing 19 and trapping 76 workers; rescue efforts are ongoing.

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US Professor Deported from Thailand After Lese Majeste Arrest

A US political science professor teaching in Thailand, Paul Chambers, was arrested for lese majeste, a charge related to a text for a webinar. He was released on bail but had his visa revoked. The incident highlights Thailand's strict lese majeste law and its impact on freedom of speech.

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Two Jurors Discharged in Sydney Sex Slavery Trial Due to Misconduct

Two Sydney jurors were discharged from a sex slavery trial after one brought a knife to court and the other persistently attempted to speak to the judge's associate; the incidents led to their dismissal, impacting the trial's integrity.

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Russian Rapper Pasha Technik Dies After Drug Overdose in Thailand

Russian rapper Pasha Technik died in a Thai hospital on April 4th, 2025, after a week-long coma induced by drug poisoning; his ex-wife confirmed the death, highlighting the dangers of addiction and healthcare access limitations.

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Sydney Woman Guilty of Sex Slavery Charges in Retrial

Rungnapha Kanbut, a 63-year-old Thai national, was found guilty in a Sydney court on all six counts of human trafficking after forcing two Thai women into sex slavery between 2004 and 2005, confiscating their passports and forcing them to work to pay off a false debt; the retrial followed a successf...

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Earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand Kills Over 2,000

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand on Friday, killing over 2,000 people and causing widespread damage; survival depends on factors such as weather, access to water and air, and the presence of a debris-free space.

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7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Devastates Myanmar, Thailand

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand on Friday, killing at least 1,700 people in Myanmar and 18 in Bangkok, where a building under construction collapsed, trapping dozens under rubble; rescue efforts are ongoing.

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