‘Reporters Without Borders’ Bashes Junta on Press Freedom
Todd Ruiz
Editor
BANGKOK — A global nonprofit promoting press freedom spared no colorful language in detailing what it described as the military government’s “skillfully orchestrated crackdown on freedom of information” in Thailand.
Editor
BANGKOK — A global nonprofit promoting press freedom spared no colorful language in detailing what it described as the military government’s “skillfully orchestrated crackdown on freedom of information” in Thailand.
Satun Football Fans Storm Stadium to Protest Referee’s ‘Bias’ (Video)
SATUN — A match between Satul and Khon Kaen football teams ended in chaos Sunday night after home team fans stormed the stadium and assaulted referees they believe were biased against their team.
Indie Doc Follows Afghan Journos at FCCT
BANGKOK — When the crush of hard news from a hard world closes in, dystopian fantasies of Hunger Games or The Lobster can leave audiences still hungry.
Prayuth's Tourism Movie In The Works
BANGKOK — Thai authorities are in the early stages of producing a film that will lure tourists to Thailand, following the recommendation of junta chairman and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha.
PM Prayuth: No Propaganda Poster, Please
BANGKOK — Junta chairman turned Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has asked the government to keep his face off of public posters and banners, drawing a distinction between himself and other military strongman around the world.
New History Textbooks To Teach 'Correct Democracy'
BANGKOK — The educational reforms devised by Thailand’s military junta will instill students with a "correct" understanding of democracy, top officials say.
‘Facebook’ Buddha Becomes Tourist Craze
SONGKHLA — A Buddha statue in Songkhla province has garnered international attention after some observers noticed its unusual hand gesture: a thumbs up that looks similar to the 'Like' symbol on Facebook.
Three Students Arrested During Hunger Games Premiere
BANGKOK — Three university students were arrested by police in Bangkok today for organising a mass viewing of the latest “Hunger Games” movie, which has become associated with dissent against Thailand’s military regime.
Women's Groups Divided in Push for Post-Coup Rights
BANGKOK — Women's rights advocates took to the streets in Bangkok yesterday to mark International Women's day, advocating for different approaches to promoting gender equality under the military regime that seized power from an elected government in May last year.
Bangkok Bombing Dragnet Yields 142 Unrelated Arrests
BANGKOK — A massive operation launched by police to find the perpetrator behind last week’s deadly bombing has netted 142 people on unrelated crimes, while the bomber and possible accomplices remain elusive.
