Thailand

Dozens of lawmakers from 26 countries are calling on the UN human rights commissioner for refugees to intervene on behalf of 48 Uyghur asylum seekers detained in Thailand for nearly a decade, the Independent reported yesterday. A New York Times…

Lawyers and rights groups in Thailand express concern that the 15 former military, police, and government officials charged in connection with the 2004 Tak Bai Massacre may evade court appearances before the statute of limitations expires on October 25, VOA…

Eight former state security personnel in Thailand have been indicted on murder charges related to the deaths of 78 Muslim protesters during the Tak Bai massacre in 2004, the Associated Press reported yesterday. The announcement was made by the prosecutor’s…

The Halal Science Center at Chulalongkorn University has launched the “Halal Route” app, designed to support Muslim travelers in Thailand, Travel And Tour World revealed yesterday. This mobile application serves as a comprehensive guide, offering information on Halal-certified restaurants, hotels,…

Thailand has set an ambitious goal to become one of the top five halal exporters in the world and has taken a significant step by forming its first National Halal Industry Committee. Currently, Thailand ranks eleventh globally in halal exports,…

A large group of the followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them in Thailand expressed their eagerness to join millions of believers in commemorating the Holy Arba’een Pilgrimage of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, in the holy city of…

As the holy month of Muharram approaches, Shia Muslims in Thailand are gearing up for the annual mourning rituals commemorating the martyrdom of Imam al-Hussein, peace be upon him, Iqna news reported on Tuesday. Husseiniyyas and mosques across cities like…

Dozens of Uyghurs who escaped China a decade ago remain in indefinite detention in Thailand, facing an uncertain future as they receive conflicting explanations from the UN refugee agency and Thai authorities on the status of their cases, VOA reported…

Internal UNHCR documents reveal the agency has rejected repeated requests from the Thai government to assist 48 Uyghur asylum seekers detained in life-threatening conditions in Bangkok, The New Humanitarian reported yesterday. According to the source, five are serving prison sentences,…

Since re-establishing diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia in 2022, Thailand is focusing on creating halal versions of popular dishes to attract more tourists from the Muslim world, Arab News reported. According to the news agency, last month, the Thai government…