Apple warns Thai activists about 'state-sponsored attackers' targeting their iPhones

Apple has warned activists in Thailand that their iPhones may have been targeted by the government. It has issued alerts to at least 20 people critical of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's administration. The tech giant has warned them that their devices may have been hacked by "state-sponsored" attackers. Their data could be remotely accessed, as well as the camera and microphone on their devices.

Thai lawmakers reject attempt to amend constitution

Thai lawmakers have rejected an attempt to amend the constitution. The proposed changes, dubbed the "People's Constitution", are the latest effort by civil society groups to give more power to elected officials.

Thai court finds protest leaders guilty of attempting to overthrow monarchy

Thailand's constitutional court has ruled that three protest leaders are guilty of attempting to overthrow the monarchy. All three had been charged after calling for reform of the royal institution.

Thailand reopens to vaccinated tourists after 18 months of COVID-19 restrictions

Thailand has reopened to vaccinated visitors from 63 countries and territories after 18 months of COVID-19 restrictions. Bangkok and Phuket have welcomed the first wave of travellers who will not have to serve a lengthy quarantine. However, there is still a lot of red tape and paperwork to be done: Passengers have to apply for an entry permit, show they are fully vaccinated, have a negative test and insurance policies. Officials are expecting about one million visitors to arrive between now and March 2022 -- a far cry from the record 39 million Thailand welcomed before the pandemic in 2019.

Thailand prepares to reopen for (some) fully-vaccinated tourists

Thailand is reopening for fully-vaccinated travelers from 63 countries and territories in an attempt to revive the vital tourism sector. But is the country prepared and how quickly will it take for the recovery?