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Religious Conflict & Sensitivities In Thailand
Monday, 26 January 2004, 10:48 am | Richard S. Ehrlich
The government warned against a Muslim-Buddhist "religious conflict" after assassins killed two Buddhist monks and a novice in southern Thailand, while the army cancelled sending Israeli-trained Thai troops to Iraq because they might anger Iraqis. More >>
Richard Ehrlich: Thailand Denies Bird Flu Cover-up
Monday, 26 January 2004, 10:48 am | Richard S. Ehrlich
Wobbling after widespread condemnation of dangerously unethical behavior, the Thai government denied on Saturday (Jan. 24) it covered up the spread of bird flu, suspected of killing at least one person in Thailand and five others in Vietnam. More >>
Laos Rebels Draw Eye Of USA
Thursday, 8 January 2004, 10:34 am | Richard S. Ehrlich
BANGKOK, Thailand -- The U.S. State Department has warned of increased security concerns in tiny communist Laos because of deadly, politically motivated assaults against markets and buses and "more attacks could occur" endangering Americans. More >>
Thailand Rocked By Bombing Spree
Wednesday, 7 January 2004, 12:10 am | Richard S. Ehrlich
BANGKOK, Thailand -- Despite a massive security crackdown, explosions killed at least three police on Monday (Jan. 5), one day after attackers killed four soldiers, set fire to schools and police checkposts and stole weapons in the Muslim-majority ... More >>
Vietnam Buys Russian Warplanes For USD$100million
Monday, 29 December 2003, 11:45 am | Richard S. Ehrlich
BANGKOK, Thailand -- Vietnam reportedly signed a 100 million U.S. dollar deal to buy four sophisticated Sukhoi warplanes from Russia, its former Cold War ally, after Moscow sold similar Sukhoi fighter-bombers to Indonesia, Malaysia and China. More >>
Amnesty Barred From Seeing Aung San Suu Kyi
Wednesday, 24 December 2003, 11:04 am | Richard S. Ehrlich
BANGKOK, Thailand -- Burma's military regime blocked Amnesty International from meeting Aung San Suu Kyi, the world's most famous political prisoner, during an investigation into "the grave deterioration" of human rights throughout the country, the London-based ... More >>
Richard Ehrlich: Executing 'P' Dealers In Thailand
Monday, 15 December 2003, 10:43 am | Richard S. Ehrlich
BANGKOK, Thailand -- Thailand used its new lethal injection system for the first time to enforce its controversial war on drugs by executing four people in a single day, including three convicted for possessing a massive amount of methamphetamines. More >>
After 2625 Deaths Thai's Declare Drug War Victory
Wednesday, 3 December 2003, 10:23 am | Richard S. Ehrlich
BANGKOK, Thailand -- The Thai government is declaring victory in its nationwide, U.S.-backed war on drugs, despite criticism over the killing of at least 2,625 people, most of whom perished in mysterious circumstances. More >>
Limp Bizkit Cancel SEA Tour On Terror Warnings
Wednesday, 3 December 2003, 10:23 am | Richard S. Ehrlich
BANGKOK, Thailand -- Limp Bizkit, an American rap-metal band notorious for tough, defiant songs cancelled their upcoming performances in Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia because they feared "warnings of increased security risks" issued by ... More >>
Richard S. Ehrlich: Aids & Sex In Thailand
Monday, 24 November 2003, 1:09 pm | Richard S. Ehrlich
CHIANG MAI, Thailand -- When a U.N.-sponsored tour about communities with AIDS led five doctors from Afghanistan into a risque Thai massage parlour, the men were thrilled to learn a few tricks of the trade. More >>
Condoleezza Being Used By White House - J. Jackson
Thursday, 6 November 2003, 7:29 am | Richard S. Ehrlich
BANGKOK, Thailand -- U.S. National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice does not represent the black community and is being used by a White House which "carefully manipulated images of race," Rev. Jesse L. Jackson said Tuesday (Nov. 4). More >>
US Selling High Tech Missiles To Thailand
Thursday, 6 November 2003, 7:16 am | Richard S. Ehrlich
BANGKOK, Thailand -- The U.S. is supplying Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) to Thailand because of "an imminent threat" posed by Russian rockets offered to China and Malaysia, according to weapons monitors. More >>
Carlos Santana Calls On Bush To End His Evil Ways
Wednesday, 5 November 2003, 11:04 am | Richard S. Ehrlich
BANGKOK, Thailand -- After denouncing the U.S.-led war in Iraq, rock legend Carlos Santana told more than 10,000 cheering fans at a sensational concert on Monday (Nov. 3) that President George W. Bush must change his "evil ways". More >>
Israel Responds To Mahathir Mohamad Remarks
Wednesday, 22 October 2003, 10:33 am | Richard S. Ehrlich
BANGKOK, Thailand -- The Israeli embassy has demanded "the Muslim world" and others condemn Malaysia's leader for invoking anti-Semitic ideas which enabled Nazis to kill more than six million Jews. More >>
APEC: Bush Cites Danger After Osama Tape
Monday, 20 October 2003, 10:27 am | Richard S. Ehrlich
by Richard S. Ehrlich BANGKOK, Thailand - U.S. President George Bush said on Sunday (Oct. 19) Osama bin Laden's newest tape proves "there is still a danger," and thanked Thailand's military for sending troops to Afghanistan and Iraq. More >>
Thai Terror Concerns Heightened As APEC Approaches
Thursday, 16 October 2003, 11:30 am | Richard S. Ehrlich
BANGKOK, Thailand -- U.S. President George Bush and 20 other leaders meet next week in this nervous "Land of Smiles" where Bangkok's pro-U.S. government is trying to mummify anti-American dissent, stop Islamic terrorists destroying airplanes and hotels, ... More >>
Thailand Switches To Lethal Injection Oct 19
Monday, 13 October 2003, 11:04 am | Richard S. Ehrlich
Thailand - This majority Buddhist nation will soon legally kill people by pumping chemicals into their veins instead of shooting them when Bangkok switches later this month to lethal injection, a change condemned by Amnesty International. More >>
420 Thai Troops Dispatched To Iraq
Thursday, 2 October 2003, 9:17 am | Richard S. Ehrlich
BANGKOK, Thailand -- Anxious to strengthen its military partnership with America and qualify as a "major non-NATO ally," Thailand has dispatched more than 420 troops to Iraq. More >>
Myanmar Times Says Burmese Want U.S. Invasion
Tuesday, 30 September 2003, 8:51 am | Richard S. Ehrlich
BANGKOK, Thailand -- Many Burmese want U.S. President George W. Bush and the U.N. to invade Burma with warplanes and troops to topple the military regime, said Burma-based Ross Dunkley, a CEO and managing editor of the government-censored Myanmar Times. More >>
Richard S. Ehrlich: Sobhraj Bikini Killer
Wednesday, 24 September 2003, 10:34 am | Richard S. Ehrlich
BANGKOK, Thailand -- An alleged serial murderer known as "The Bikini Killer" who preyed on American, French, Australian and other backpackers in Asia, may be protected by a statute of limitations despite being arrested in Kathmandu, Nepal. More >>
