‘Is It Appropriate?’ Prayut Turns Down Students’ Reform Calls
BANGKOK — PM Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday said he is personally troubled by the recent calls for reforms of a certain institution made by anti-government protesters.
Court Affirms Firearms Jail Term for Premchai
BANGKOK — A construction mogul was sentenced to six months in prison for illegally possessing firearms in a high-profile case involving the...
Police Won’t Comment on ‘Wanted List’ of Activists
BANGKOK — Police commanders on Monday declined to comment on a claim that the police intelligence unit has marked 31 dissidents for arrests.
3,000 Foreign Teachers To Enter Thailand Amid Pandemic
BANGKOK — The government on Monday said more than 3,000 foreign teachers have registered to enter Thailand following the move to ease coronavirus travel restrictions.
Lawyer Arrested, Charged After Calling For Reforms
BANGKOK — Civil rights lawyer and activist Arnon Nampha was arrested Friday afternoon for sedition and breaching the emergency decree, an attorney said.
Bye Somkid! Cabinet Reshuffle Installs New Economic Team
BANGKOK (AP) — Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has reshuffled his Cabinet, with an experienced banker taking over the post of finance minister.
Emergency Rule Stamps Out Virus and Civil Rights Alike: Experts
BANGKOK — Thailand has found itself praised from all over the world – from the United Nations to a Nobel laureate – for its accomplishment in containing the coronavirus outbreak in spite of its close proximity to China, where the virus is thought to have originated.
Meet Rusameekae, Thailand’s Half-Black LGBT Star
BANGKOK — “I’ve never seen a negro toot!” a market stall lady shouted loudly, at Rusameekae while he was strolling at the market, using slang for effeminate gay man. He was 15.
Army Chief Lashes Out at ‘Nation Haters’ 2 Days After Protest
BANGKOK — Army chief Gen. Apirat Kongsompong on Wednesday slammed unidentified individuals who kept criticizing their own country, saying they are an “incurable disease.”
Police Say No Comment on Rumor of Wanchalearm’s Death
BANGKOK — Rumors that a Thai activist kidnapped in Cambodia has died is circulating on social media Wednesday, although neither the police...
