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This image, a photo of Thai dessert salim is photoshopped into a Krispy Kreme doughnut box. Salim is a derogatory term referring to pro-establishment supporters. Image: @diSk066 / Twitter

Krispy Kreme Fires Man Who Posts About Rama IX

BANGKOK — Thai netizens on Tuesday called for a boycott on an American doughnut chain after one of its employees was reportedly sacked over his critical remarks about the monarchy.
A file photo of a Thai Airways aircraft.

Final Bailout Plan to Strip Thai Airways of State Enterprise

BANGKOK — PM Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday said he approved a final bailout plan for the debt-ridden flag carrier to a bankruptcy court – a process that could see the government relinquishing its majority in Thai Airway shares.

Temple Where 6 Killed by Army is Shut on Anniversary

BANGKOK — The temple in downtown Bangkok where soldiers gunned down six people was closed on the 10th anniversary of the deadly crackdown.
Redshirt leader Jatuporn Prompan speaks to reporters on May 19, 2020.

2010 Crackdown: Red Leader Says Justice Will Never be Delivered

BANGKOK — Redshirt leaders held a religious ceremony at a temple on Tuesday marking the 10th anniversary of a military crackdown against their supporters, which left about 90 people dead.

2 More COVID-19 Cases Found in the South

BANGKOK — A couple in Narathiwat were found to be infected with the coronavirus, the government announced Tuesday.

Movie Productions Restart, Though Love Scene is Banned

BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Ministry of Culture said Monday that it has given the go ahead for movie and video producers to start rolling, however all must refrain from fight and love scenes and any physical contacts to stem the COVID-19 outbreak.
Phalang Pracharat MPs Patcharin Sumsiripong and Karnkanit Heawsantati, center, during their visit to the Ministry of Justice on May 18, 2020.

Coalition MPs Call For Castration of Rapists

BANGKOK — The House Committee on anti-rape measures on Monday called for a law that would force convicted rapists to be punished by chemical castration.

3 New Virus Cases Found, Mall Tracing Site Questioned

BANGKOK — Officials said Monday three more people tested positive for the coronavirus, while questions are being raised at the efficiency of a virus tracing application touted by the authorities.

Army: No Soldier is Prosecuted for 2010 Crackdown

BANGKOK — Ten years after a military crackdown that left about 90 people dead, no army personnel has ever stood trial over the killings, a spokesman said Friday.

Thailand Delists China, 3 Others From Disease Countries

BANGKOK — The government on Friday night removed four countries and territories from a list of countries with a high degree of the coronavirus outbreak.

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