NCPO Chairman Wants More Applicants For Reform Council
BANGKOK — The chairman of Thailand’s military junta says he wants more people to apply for the National Reform Council (NRC), a panel set-up by the junta to carry out widespread "reforms" in post-coup Thailand.
Junta Leader Nominated For Ice Bucket Challenge
BANGKOK — The leader of Thailand’s military junta, Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha, has less than 24 hours to pour a bucket of ice water over his head.
Anonymous Posters Denounce Pro-Coup University Rector
BANGKOK — Students at Thammasat University in Bangkok arrived for their first day of classes this morning to see posters denouncing the school’s director plastered on the walls.
Officials To Regulate Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
RATCHABURI — Local authorities in Ratchaburi province will begin enforcing a cheaper, fixed price for boat rides along Thailand's famous floating market in Damnoen Saduak district.
Vietnamese-American Renews Search For Daughter Abducted 30 Years Ago
SONGKHLA — A Vietnamese-American man who was displaced in the aftermath of Vietnam War has asked Thais to help locate his daughter, who was reportedly abducted by sea pirates 30 years ago while the pair was en route to seek refuge in Thailand.
Vietnamese-American Renews Search For Daughter Abducted 30 Years Ago
SONGKHLA — A Vietnamese-American man who was displaced in the aftermath of Vietnam War has asked Thais to help locate his daughter, who was reportedly abducted by sea pirates 30 years ago while the pair was en route to seek refuge in Thailand.
Mysterious Anti-Coup Flyers Scattered on Ratchadamnoen Avenue
BANGKOK — Hundreds of anti-coup flyers were laid along a stretch of Ratchadamnoen Avenue this morning, a historic road in Bangkok that is home to the military junta’s headquarters.
Hua Hin Authorities Fix Food Stall Prices
PRACHUAP KIRI KHAN — Officials and beach vendors in the resort town of Hua Hin have agreed to fix the price of food sold from stalls along the popular beach, following a wave of complaints from tourists about the vendors' "extortionate" prices.
Hua Hin Authorities Fix Food Stall Prices
PRACHUAP KIRI KHAN — Officials and beach vendors in the resort town of Hua Hin have agreed to fix the price of food sold from stalls along the popular beach, following a wave of complaints from tourists about the vendors' "extortionate" prices.
Thaksin Sues Newspaper For Linking Him To Anti-Royal Reds
BANGKOK — Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is seeking legal action against an ultra-royalist Thai newspaper that accused him of associating with anti-monarchy activists last week.
