Nope, the CIA Isn’t Offering Asylum to Thai Protest Leaders
BANGKOK — The American Embassy in Bangkok on Wednesday denied reports that the U.S. spy agency has granted asylum to leaders of the pro-democracy movement in Thailand.
Protest Leader Says Movement Won’t Back Down on Demand
BANGKOK (AP) — A top leader of Thailand’s pro-democracy protests insisted Tuesday that the student-led movement will not back down from its most controversial demand, that the country’s monarchy undergo reforms.
Divine Desperation: Thai Airways Sells Nonstop ‘Holy Flight’
BANGKOK — Thai Airways is selling a pilgrimage flight that will let you “visit” 99 holy Buddhist sites around the country, but don’t expect to land at any of them.
Local Media Puzzled by CNN’s Impromptu King Interview
BANGKOK — Thai journalists struggled Monday to make sense of how a foreign correspondent managed to have an impromptu interview with His Majesty the King – an unthinkable act for many local media.
Court Rejects Request to Arrest Embassy Rally Leaders
BANGKOK — The Criminal Court on Thursday turned down a request by the police to arrest five pro-democracy activists responsible for Monday’s march to the German Embassy.
Here’s a Recap of ‘Parina vs Mind’ Showdown Everyone’s Talking About
BANGKOK — A pro-establishment lawmaker and an activist recently detained for leading protests against the government met for a rare face-to-face debate in a primetime TV talk show Wednesday.
¿Dónde Está San José? Royalist Rally Uses Costa Rica Flag Instead of Thai
SONGKHLA — A tropical climate rich in wildlife next to the ocean with a vibrant culture with love for football and beauty pageants – wait, are we talking about Thailand or Costa Rica?
Vendor Attacks Schoolgirl for Not Standing Up for National Anthem
AYUTTHAYA — A woman was charged with assault Wednesday after she attacked a highschool student in Ayutthaya province for not standing up during the National Anthem, police said.
Analysis: Student-Protesters Aim for Ambitious Political Change
BANGKOK (AP) — He was only 7 when he saw his first military coup. He was 15 during the second. Now 21, he is among those at the front of Thailand’s growing pro-democracy movement pushing for sweeping political reforms.
‘Bin Banluerit’ Leaves Charity to Fight ‘Evil Anti-Monarchists’
BANGKOK — A celeb known for his fundraising efforts to help rural communities struck by natural disasters said Monday he has left...
