Headlines- At least five ballistic missile launches from Iran have been detected by the Israelis since midnight.
- Mehrabad Airport in Tehran is hit by strikes
- The Prince Sultan Air Base was the target of a ballistic missile that Saudi Arabia's military intercepted and destroyed, according to the country's defense ministry.
- Heavy gunfire on Friday injured three peacekeepers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon inside their base in southwest Lebanon.
- To put an end to the bloodshed, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged serious diplomatic negotiations..
- In a social media post, President Trump said that "no deal" other than "unconditional surrender" will be with Iran.
- Iran reportedly receives intelligence from Russia on US targets.
Tag: Thailand
Thailand Anti-Government Protests Mount as Youth...
As Thailand’s economy struggles to recover from the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, renewed anti-government demonstrations have sprung up across the country. Activists are demanding amendments to the constitution, the dissolution of parliament and a stop to the harassment of rights activists. The rallies were temporarily halted earlier this year when the COVID outbreak curbed large gatherings
Mekong Drought Effects Farmers
Across the Mekong Delta fishermen, farmers and their families are hoping the current wet season will end a long running drought. Its effects are being felt in Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and here in Cambodia where rainfall has been way short of expectations
Thailand Hotel Workers Rely on Aid...
Thailand’s tourism industry accounts for about 20% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product. As restrictions ease, many workers in the service industry are facing a growing struggle, with depleted savings and rising debts
Thai Tourism Industry on Alert to...
Thailand has announced the 10th case of the coronavirus as government authorities say the outbreak is still under control. Meanwhile, Asian airlines such as Chinese Eastern Airline are still taking passengers home to China’s epicentre in Wuhan, despite a ban on outgoing flights from the epicentre
Thailand’s Registration for Medical Marijuana Draws...
The legalization of marijuana for medical use in Thailand has created confusion over who can produce it and what qualifies consumers to legally use it. The National Assembly approved the legislation late last year, but the regulations governing the new law have yet to be put in place. Steve Sandford spoke to independent producers of cannabis oil as well as consumers affected by the new law as the government’s deadline for users to register drew to a close this week
Voters Head to the Polls Across...
Voters headed to the polls across Thailand in a landmark election on Sunday. As Steve Sandford reports from Bangkok, initial results indicate the military-backed party is in the lead
Thailand Legalizes Medical Marijuana
Thailand – known for its tough anti-drug trafficking efforts – made history this month as Southeast Asia’s first country to legalize medical marijuana