Muslim Named Thailand's Rights Defender

"A hijab-clad Muslim has been named Thailand's 2007 human rights defender for her relentless efforts to bring justice for dozens of Muslims arrested following riots in 2004, the Bangkok Post reported on Thursday, January 10."

Two Israelis arrested in Thailand for possession of 23,000 Ecstasy pills

"Two Israelis were arrested Tuesday in Thailand after police found 23,000 Ecstasy pills in their possession, the foreign ministry said Friday. Israeli Consul Hanoch Amadi in Bangkok said he expected the two to be held for a long time for drug-dealing."