The Dutch Association Thailand Bangkok is pleased to announce in a newsletter that it is again possible to organize a coffee morning at the Dutch embassy.
Worldwide there are about 65 million people on the run, the majority of which is about 90 percent in the region. Unlike Europe, for example, Thailand does not participate in the UN refugee treaty in which the right to (worldwide) reception is regulated. In practice, this means that people (from the Thai region) who flee to Thailand have no rights there. Thailand sees them as illegal immigrants.
Dutch and Belgians happier than Thai
The Dutch and Belgians are happier than Thai, according to the United Nations' annual list of 'happiest countries'. However, the Dutch are slightly less happy than last year and therefore dropped three places in the ranking.
News from Thailand – September 29, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Double murder Koh Tao: Three suspects, but who?
• Asian Games: Gold (3x), Silver (2x) and Bronze (3x)
• We need time, the minister pleaded with the UN
US praises Thailand's fight against human trafficking
The US praises Thailand for its efforts to eradicate human trafficking, said top Foreign Affairs official Sihasak Phuangketkeow. The American assistant secretary of state Daniel Russell said this to him in a private meeting in Washington.
Yingluck wants to talk, Suthep doesn't want to talk
Prime Minister Yingluck is willing to negotiate with the demonstrators, but action leader Suthep Thaugsuban is unyielding. 'We're not talking. Our only goal is to end the 'Thaksin regime' in Thailand.'