Gov’t Hardliners to Block Talks of Lese Majeste in Parliament
BANGKOK — Pro-establishment politicians said Wednesday they will seek to block any attempts to raise the issue of royal defamation law or the monarchy during the censure debate next month.
Vaccine Sign-up Pushed Back, 1st Sign of Delay in Inoculation Drive
BANGKOK — Thailand’s ambitious plan to vaccinate its population against COVID-19 already ran into a delay, while a new virus fatality and more than 800 fresh infections were reported on Wednesday.
Only 1 Party Plans to Highlight Lese Majeste in Censure Debate
BANGKOK — Only one opposition party is planning to raise the issue of the excessive use of the royal defamation offense when the Parliament reconvenes for a censure debate next month.
Gov’t to Thanathorn: Current Vaccine Plans Are ‘Best Choice for Thailand’
BANGKOK — The government on Tuesday defended its vaccination program as “the best choice” for Thailand amid renewed criticism from an opposition leader that the doses will only be enough for a fifth of the population.
Samut Sakhon Finds 900 New Cases, Governor Remains in ICU
SAMUT SAKHON — More than 900 people were found infected with the coronavirus in Samut Sakhon province, local officials said Monday.
Literature Teacher in Ang Thong Puts on a Show for Online Classes
ANG THONG — While the rest of the world languishes in ratty Tshirts and sweatpants for Zoom calls, a teacher in the central province of Ang Thong does not dabble in such half-measures.
1st Vaccine to Be Handed Out on Valentine’s Day, But Questions Remain
BANGKOK — Thailand’s long awaited vaccination program against COVID-19 will officially start on Valentine’s Day, a senior health official said Monday, as the country reported two new deaths from the coronavirus.
In a First, Thai FDA Clears COVID Vaccine From AstraZeneca
BANGKOK — British pharmaceutical AstraZeneca became the first company to receive approval from the Food and Drug Administration to sell and distribute coronavirus vaccine for domestic use in Thailand.
Thanathorn Claps Back at Lese Majeste Accusation, Bail Denied in Historic 112 Case
BANGKOK — Opposition politician Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit said on Thursday the public has every right to question the government’s efforts to secure a coronavirus vaccine through a company owned by the palace.
Trump-Appointed US Ambassador to Thailand Quits Post
BANGKOK — The U.S. Ambassador to Thailand appears to have left his post on Thursday after less than a year in office.
