Anti-Coup Academics, Activists 'Invited' to Junta's Reform Talk
BANGKOK — Thailand's military junta has invited dozens of mostly anti-coup academics, activists, and politicians to a state-sanctioned forum on national reform today.
'Drunk' Traffic Cop Surrenders to Police [+video]
BANGKOK — Thai police are investigating a traffic cop who was filmed admitting that he was "a little bit drunk" while manning a road checkpoint in Bangkok last week.
Zero Starving Sea Turtles Project Is Aimed to Restore Undersea
The initiative of the 'Zero Starving Sea Turtles' project persuaded people to take it with two siblings whose hearts are full of desire to...
Thai Celeb's Lucky Name Change Goes Viral
(7 January) Following a name change intended to improve her fortune, famous actress Pim-Aksiphon Wintarakomintra is now known as Khakkingrak Khikkhiksaranang.
Thaksin 'Not Responsible' For Return to Thailand in 2016 Prediction
BANGKOK — Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s son has denied media reports that his father handed out books titled “Thaksin Will Return in 2016" at his birthday party in France.
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.
Thai Junta Leader Deflects Concern Over Mass Surveillance Bill
BANGKOK — Thai junta leader and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has asserted his authority to pass a mass surveillance bill that would allow officials to inspect any form of communication without a requesting a court warrant.
Prayuth Shrugs Off 'Snub' By US Diplomat
BANGKOK — Thai junta leader and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha says he understands why US diplomats are reluctant to meet with him in person.
Football Parade Organizers Rebuff Army's Censorship Request
BANGKOK — Organizers of Thammasat University's annual football parade have snubbed the Thai army's request to cancel the parade because of its political nature.
Yellowshirt Leaders Convicted for 2008 Govt House Occupation
BANGKOK — Six former leaders of the Yellowshirt movement were sentenced to two years in jail today for occupying Bangkok's Government House for nearly four months during a protest in 2008.
