Thailand

Thousands of inmates infected with Covid at two Thai prisons

Recently released female activist reveals she came down with the virus in jail

Thai monks asked to pray to keep pandemic at bay

Monks at more than 40,000 Buddhist temples to perform the ritual daily as a disease-mitigating measure

Thailand urged not to deport Myanmar asylum seekers

Rights activists warn that five Myanmar nationals could face imprisonment or worse if sent back

Land rights activists dice with death in southern Thailand

The latest murder of a farmer suggests powerful interests are behind the killings of those who fight for land rights

Get me out of here, say frustrated young Thais

Mismanagement of Covid-19, corruption, nepotism and human rights violations are their main reasons for wanting to emigrate

Catholic mission an island of safety in Thai capital

The Mercy Center in the Klong Toey slum has managed to escape the ravages of the deadly virus all around it

Buddhist monks criticize Thai government's pandemic response

Monks rally behind a popular preacher after he is rebuked by Buddhist officials for interfering in politics

Hunger-striking Thai activist in critical condition

Parit 'Penguin' Chiwarak was hospitalized late last week after his condition deteriorated

Something rotten at the heart of Thai Buddhism

A financial scandal involving nuns at a meditation center is the latest corruption case to rock Buddhist Thailand

Asian ecumenical forum hails US recognition of Armenian genocide

Around 1.5 million Armenian Christians were killed during massacres and deportation campaigns by the Ottoman Empire

Thai general revives peace hopes in restive South

A militant faction in the Muslim separatist movement is said to be opposed to any negotiation with the Buddhist-majority state

Islamist militants kill three in southern Thailand

Police label drive-by attack an act of terrorism as separatist insurgency continues

Hong Kong gets new bishop after two-year wait

Indian Catholic caregiver's death in Israel triggers political row

Child sexual abuse is 'psychological murder,' says pope

Malaysian archdiocese raises money for pandemic-hit India

Former illicit bishop accused of defying Vatican-China deal

Muslim mob attacks Christian villagers in Pakistan