Official Resurrects Proposed Ban On New Year Booze Sales
BANGKOK — The director of Thailand's Alcohol Control Committee has vowed to push ahead with a proposal to outlaw the sale of alcohol during New Year celebrations.
Muslim Group Protests Khaosod Coverage of IS Atrocities
BANGKOK — A Muslim advocacy group has protested Khaosod newspaper's recent coverage of atrocities committed by Islamic State fighters in the Middle East.
Kanchanaburi Officials Refuse to Cut Down 'Sacred Tree'
KANCHANBURI — Local officials say they cannot remove a tree that blocks a thoroughfare in Kanchanaburi province because it is believed to possess spiritual powers.
Former Thai Princess Asks Media For Privacy
BANGKOK — The wife of Thailand’s Crown Prince has asked reporters camped outside her home to respect her privacy following her resignation from the Royal Family last week.
Thai Junta Chairman Vows to Hunt Down Critics of Monarchy
BANGKOK — Thai authorities are seeking to extradite critics of the Thai monarchy living abroad for legal prosecution in Thailand, Prime Minister and junta chairman Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha said today.
Thai Govt To Launch 'Twelve Values' Stickers For LINE
BANGKOK — The Thai government has announced its "New Year's gift" for all Thais: free virtual "stickers" representing the junta leader's moral teachings for the chat application LINE.
Two Suspected Southern Separatists Arrested, Two Escape
NARATHIWAT— Security officers say they have arrested two separatist insurgents responsible for launching numerous attacks in Thailand's southern border provinces.
Army Probing 'Alcohol Smuggling Soldiers' in Deep South
BANGKOK – The chairman of Thailand's military junta said authorities are investigating two soldiers who were arrested yesterday for allegedly smuggling illegal alcohol near the Thai - Malaysian border.
Military Reminds Northeastern Radio Stations To Broadcast Junta Programs
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — Military officers have threatened to revoke the licenses of community radio stations in northeastern Thailand that refuse to broadcast the military junta’s daily talk shows.
