Chakthip: Military Won’t Be Deployed to Handle Sept 19 Protest
BANGKOK — Police commissioner Gen. Chakthip Chaijinda said on Thursday that his force will be solely responsible for maintaining security at the major anti-government protest scheduled for Sept. 19.
‘Phuket Model’ Expanded Nationwide Despite Little Support
BANGKOK — Officials on Wednesday doubled down on their proposal to resume limited tourism amid the global coronavirus pandemic by expanding a vague reentry plan to cover the entire country.
DefMin Denies Claim of China Eyeing Military Base in Thailand
BANGKOK — The defense ministry on Wednesday denied reports by its American counterpart that the Chinese armed forces are considering a plan to set up a military outpost in Thailand.
Prayut Tells Press Asking About Coup to ‘Go Home’
BANGKOK — Gen. Prayut Chan-ocha on Tuesday advised a reporter asking about the possibility of yet another military coup to “go home.”
No Virus Found on Those in Contact With Infected Inmate
BANGKOK — No coronavirus infection has been found among those who had been in close contact with a prisoner who tested positive in the country’s first confirmed case of local transmission in 100 days, officials said Monday.
Meet the Actress Who Funds Anti-Gov’t Protests – And Is Proud of It
BANGKOK — Showbiz is typically all about staying “neutral” and away from politics, but a veteran actress is having none of that. Intira “Sai” Charoenpura not only supports the ongoing protests against the government, but also funds them out of her own pocket.
Gov’t Reports 1st Local Coronavirus Case in 100 Days
BANGKOK (AP) — A prison inmate in Thailand has tested positive for the coronavirus in the country’s first confirmed locally transmitted case in 100 days, health officials said Thursday.
Bail Revoked for Reform Protest Leader Arnon
Update: Panupong Jadnok is still also jailed after refusing to file for bail.
BANGKOK — The court on Thursday...
Thai Airways Launches Cabin-Like Cafe Selling Flight Meals
BANGKOK — Don’t you miss chomping on in-flight meals while flying? Of course you do! Tired of choosing between “Chicken or fish?” Pick both!
King Vajiralongkorn Restores Consort’s Royal Titles
BANGKOK — A palace order published Wednesday reinstated all royal and military ranks to the Royal Noble Consort Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi, who was stripped of those titles back in October.
