Thailand's 'Uncle SMS' dies after going to prison for text messages deemed to insult monarchy
BANGKOK - A 62-year-old Thai man who became known as "Uncle SMS" after he was convicted of defaming Thailand's royal family in text messages died Tuesday while serving a 20-year prison term.
Hospital group has ambitious plans
Phyathai Hospital Group and Paolo Memorial Hospital Group have an ambitious plan to become one of the three biggest players in Asia in 2015 and in the Asia-Pacific region in 2018 after a merger in April last year with Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BGH).
Thailand: ‘Uncle SMS’ Amphon Tangnoppakul, Jailed for Text Insult of Queen Sirikit, Dies in Prison
Thai man serving record 20-year sentence for breaking Thailand’s strict lese-majesty laws has died.
Thailand extends methamphetamine probe to overseas
Thai authorities are extending their investigation into the diversion of cold tablets for the production of the illegal stimulant methamphetamine overseas after finding that huge quantities of the pills may have been illegally imported from China and South Korea.
Thailand: Why did the court not grant Uncle SMS bail?
The below is from BP’s post the other day. Prachatai has more details on that: According to the lawyer, Ampon has been suffering from stomachache for months, but he was first transferred to hospital around noon last Friday and was admitted around 3.40 pm. He did not immediately receive diagnosis as the hospital lab was closed on weekend.
Gender Selection Procedure at Vejthani Hospital
BANGKOK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vejthani Hospital recommends a gender selection procedure for a couple who desire to choose a child’s gender at Vejthani ART Center in Bangkok Thailand.
Cardiology Treatment in Thailand by Vejthani Hospital
BANGKOK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vejthani Hospital Bangkok offers cardiology treatment in Thailand, the best solution to cure the pain at the top cardiac center.
Dancer: $1,000 buttocks enhancement damaged lungs
A Philadelphia woman dubbed "the Black Madam" used silicone from Thailand and Krazy Glue to perform at-home cosmetic surgery that left an exotic dancer with a plump derriere — and potentially deadly complications, the dancer testified Wednesday.