‘Vote No’ Campaigners Stopped by Pattaya Police
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
PATTAYA — Activist Anurak Jeantawanich claims police stopped him from campaigning against the junta-sponsored draft charter around 2pm this afternoon in Pattaya after he and his three colleagues managed to engage in the activity for half an hour.
Senior Staff Writer
PATTAYA — Activist Anurak Jeantawanich claims police stopped him from campaigning against the junta-sponsored draft charter around 2pm this afternoon in Pattaya after he and his three colleagues managed to engage in the activity for half an hour.
Giant Whale Killed by Boat Pulled Ashore in Prachuap Khiri Khan
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN — A huge whale from a threatened species was killed in a boat collision and found Friday morning off Koh Phang beach in the southern province of Prachuap Khiri Khan.
Ride Khlong Phasi Charoen Free This Month on 6 New Boats
BANGKOK — Six new boats were launched today offering free service this month along Khlong Phasi Charoen in western Bangkok.
Draft Constitution Fixed With This One Weird Trick
By Konachnan Rightsamuth
BANGKOK — Days after the usual naysayers criticized the final version of what would be the nation’s 20th semi-permanent legal framework, the Constitution Drafting Committee announced today it has solved all outstanding issues and concerns with one weird trick.
BANGKOK — Days after the usual naysayers criticized the final version of what would be the nation’s 20th semi-permanent legal framework, the Constitution Drafting Committee announced today it has solved all outstanding issues and concerns with one weird trick.
Tourists to Be Issued ‘Balcony Bounce Suits’
By Mike Yawn
PATTAYA — To stamp out any perception Thailand is unsafe for tourists and promote the nation among the coveted “Super Premium A-Grade” class of quality travelers, the military government today announced a crackdown on balcony-related deaths.
PATTAYA — To stamp out any perception Thailand is unsafe for tourists and promote the nation among the coveted “Super Premium A-Grade” class of quality travelers, the military government today announced a crackdown on balcony-related deaths.
Just Throw Rice, Junta Orders This Dry Songkran
By Terome Jailor
BANGKOK — The junta today placed a ban on all water throwing in the upcoming Songkran festival, citing the ongoing drought situation.
BANGKOK — The junta today placed a ban on all water throwing in the upcoming Songkran festival, citing the ongoing drought situation.
Prayuth to Croon at Charity Concert
BANGKOK — Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha is due to serenade the audience at a charity concert later this month, the junta announced today.
Elementary Students to Study English Every Day
BANGKOK — From late 2016 all students from grade one to three will spend one hour every day learning English, the Minister of Education announced.
Activists Swept Up in Military Campaign Against ‘Influential Figures’
BANGKOK — One was a 65-year-old activist opposed to the military’s eviction of his fishing community; two others were his colleagues. Another led a campaign against a power plant the military government wants to build north of the capital.
Charter Draft First Look: When Will the Junta be Really Gone? (Analysis)
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — One of the most contentious aspects of the junta-sponsored draft charter released Tuesday is the question of how much longer it would enable the military to stay in power if voters choose to adopt it as the law of the land.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — One of the most contentious aspects of the junta-sponsored draft charter released Tuesday is the question of how much longer it would enable the military to stay in power if voters choose to adopt it as the law of the land.
