Troll Post Opens Flood of Rape Threats Against Activist
BANGKOK — Hundreds of netizens are calling for a famous pro-democracy activist to be raped because she allegedly said she would not support death penalty for rapists.
Former PM Somchai Acquitted by Supreme Court
BANGKOK — The Supreme Court on Wednesday acquitted former prime minister Somchai Wongsawat of malfeasance, clearing him of allegations he overstepped his power by ordering a 2008 crackdown on anti-government protesters.
Bangkok Woman Rescued From Facebook Live Beating
BANGKOK — Her face battered black and blue, the young woman was forced to slap her own face and repeat how she had wronged the man threatening to kill her in slurred speech on camera.
Defamation Suit Hits Veteran BBC Correspondent for Reports on Fraud
BANGKOK — One of the most well-known foreign correspondents in Thailand is facing a criminal complaint as a result of his reports in September about two Western expats allegedly defrauded of their investments.
Activist Charged for Sarcastic Facebook Poll Mocking Prayuth
BANGKOK — A parody poll on Facebook about junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha prompted police to charge a transparency activist Sunday with violating the Computer Crime Act.
Thais Score Highest in Survey for Mask-Wearing
BANGKOK — A survey found that Thais are most likely to wear facemasks in public and use hand sanitizer among six ASEAN members.
Pope Francis Welcomed by King’s Chief Advisor at Airport
BANGKOK — Chief advisor to His Majesty the King greeted Pope Francis upon his arrival for his Thailand visit on Wednesday morning on behalf of the monarch, Catholic officials said.
It’s Official: Bangkok BRT Won’t be Shut Down
BANGKOK — The capital’s rapid bus transit system will continue moving passengers through southern Bangkok – at a higher fare – after it won a stay of execution from the governor Monday.
Baby Gorilla Trafficking Ring Linked to Bangkok’s Chatuchak Market
Thai authorities have uncovered new evidence in an international wildlife trafficking case involving a baby gorilla, with potential links to a wealthy buyer from a third Asian country.
Primetime Soap Reignites Debate Over Executing Rapists
BANGKOK — A primetime soap with sexual assault as a central plot point has inflamed social debate over the death penalty and rape culture.
