Thailand’s Caretaker Government Criticized for Holding Meeting To Discuss Military-Ruled Myanmar
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand on Monday will host a meeting of neighboring countries to discuss the violent political deadlock in Myanmar, an initiative that...
Private SAR Boat Underway to Andaman and Boat People
BANGKOK — Long-range recon drones will fly from what’s billed as the world’s only private search and rescue ship to scour the Andaman Sea for boat people beginning Thursday.
Thai Court Says Popular Politician Pita Limjaroenrat Didn’t Violate Law, Can Remain a Lawmaker
JUTARAT SKULPICHETRAT, BANGKOK — Thailand’s Constitutional Court ruled Wednesday that popular progressive politician Pita Limjaroenrat, who was blocked from becoming prime minister even though...
US Scales Down Participation in Annual Asia-Pacific War Games
BANGKOK (DPA) — Annual joint military exercises started Monday in Thailand with a reduced US contingent, an official said, amid Washington's reservations over the Thai junta that seized power in May.
Bigger Protest Planned for Coup Anniversary; Police Weigh Response
BANGKOK — Police authorities were meeting Monday to discuss whether to allow an upcoming protest to mark the second anniversary of the 2014 coup d’etat called for Sunday by pro-democracy activists.
Charter Critics Still Face Prosecution, One Year Later
BANGKOK — It’s been one year since the referendum on the junta-backed constitution was staged, but hundreds of people remain on trial for expressing their opposition to it, a civil rights watchdog said Sunday.
Police: Attacks Kill 2 Suspected Insurgents in South
BANGKOK — More than a dozen grenade and bomb attacks in southern Thailand killed two suspected insurgents whose explosives detonated unexpectedly, authorities said Thursday.
Thai Parliament Postpones Vote To Select New Prime Minister Pending Court Ruling
BANGKOK (AP) — A vote expected in Thailand's Parliament later this week to select a new prime minister will be postponed, the house speaker...
At ITB Berlin, Srettha Announces to Use All Tools for Thai Tourism
BERLIN - Highlighting the Amazing Thailand Networking Event, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin delivered a speech at the Messe Berlin Exhibition Ground on March 7,...
Police Investigating Rumor that Prayuth Transferred 10 Billion Baht to Singapore Bank
BANGKOK — Thai police say they are monitoring the people who started a rumor on social media alleging that junta chairman Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha had transferred 10 billion baht to his personal bank account in Singapore.
