Thailand Faces Growing Outbreak Ahead of New Year Travel
BANGKOK (AP) — Thai authorities were struggling Friday to contain a growing coronavirus outbreak just days before the country's traditional Songkran New Year’s holiday, when millions of people travel around the country.
Bangkok Orders Bar Closings To Stop Virus Spread
BANGKOK (AP) — Officials in Thailand's capital on Monday ordered a two-week closure of all entertainment venues in three districts to try to limit the spread of the coronavirus from nightspots there.
Court Overturns Order to Fine Yingluck 35.7 Billion Baht Over Failed Rice Scheme
BANGKOK — The Administrative Court on Friday repealed the military government’s order to fine former PM Yingluck Shinawatra for 35 billion baht over her loss-ridden rice subsidy program.
20 Arrested During the Crackdown Near Grand Palace, Reporters Hit by Rubber Bullets
BANGKOK — At least 20 people were taken into custody after riot police broke up a protest calling for a monarchy reform at Sanam Luang on Saturday night, police said Sunday.
Editorial: Thailand Has a Moral Duty to Stop the Killings in Myanmar
Thai government can – and should – exert its diplomatic influence to end the bloodshed in their neighboring country.
‘Miss Universe’ Stands By Police Brutality Comments After Dismissal
BANGKOK — The winner of Miss Universe Thailand 2020 said Wednesday she would not back down from comments about police violence that cost her job in a government agency.
Watchdogs Unsettled by Police Firing ‘Rubber Bullets’ on Protesters
BANGKOK — Human rights groups on Tuesday said the riot police’s use of rubber baton rounds during Sunday’s crackdown on protesters was disproportionate.
‘Mysterious Men’ at Protest Identified as Police and Soldiers
BANGKOK — Police on Tuesday admitted that a group of unidentified men in plain-cloth who were present during clashes between riot police and protesters earlier this week belonged to the armed forces.
Activists Weigh on ‘Leaderless’ Protest Tactic After Night of Chaos
BANGKOK — Pro-democracy campaigners on Monday are forced to reassess the strategy of holding street protests without clear leadership, a day after the rally close to PM Prayut Chan-o-cha’s residence ended in violence.
Do You Hear the People Sing? A Guide to Myanmar Protest Music
I never expected to be singing these songs again, this time together with my son’s generation. Until the coup, I had thought that this generation was only interested in three things: eating, sleeping and play computer games. They have been proving me wrong.
