Thailand Applies for U.N. Security Council Seat
The Thai Prime Minister’s cabinet on Tuesday concurred that Thailand would submit an application for a seat on the United Nations Security Council as a temporary member during the 2017-2018 term, as put forward by the nation’s Foreign Ministry, according to deputy government spokesman Vachara Kannikar.
Thailand sat as a [...]

Islamic Killers Strike Again in Southern Thailand
Islamic Insurgents in Southern Thailand slayed two rubber tappers in the province of Pattani, then exploded a bomb placed under their bodies, injuring five onlookers who came to assist, police said Tuesday.
The rubber farmer and his wife, both Buddhists, were shot down in the morning as they drove to [...]