Thai Junta Says it Doesn’t Like the Word “Coup”
BANGKOK — In an ongoing effort to soften the public perception of its military takeover on 22 May, the Thai military junta has announced it does not like the word “coup.”
Suthep Calls Off 10,000 Baht Per Seat Dinner Party
BANGKOK — Former leader of the anti-government protests Suthep Thaugsuban has indefinitely postponed the fundraiser dinner originally scheduled for this Saturday.
Media Giant Wins Exclusive Rights to World Cup Broadcasts
[UPDATE: The Thai military junta has ordered RS to air all World Cup matches on state-owned television channels in exchange for 427 million baht.]
Media Giant Wins Exclusive Rights to World Cup Broadcasts
UPDATE: The Thai military junta has ordered RS to air all World Cup matches on state-owned television channels in exchange for 427 million baht.
Former Protest Leader To Host 'Dinner With Uncle Suthep' Fundraiser
UPDATE: Suthep Thaugsuban has decided to postpone the fundraiser until "the situation is appropriate."
Thai Junta Expands Power Over Lucrative Sectors
BANGKOK — After overthrowing Thailand’s civilian government in a coup d’etat last month, the Thai military junta has begun to implement major economic policies, with little to no oversight.
'Anti-Red' Beauty Queen Concedes Crown
BANGKOK — The winner of the Miss Universe Thailand beauty contest has relinquished her crown after receiving a torrent of criticism in response to her vicious comments about Redshirt supporters.
Anti-Coup Movement Dealt Another Blow With Leader's Arrest
BANGKOK — The arrest of Sombat Boonngarm-anong, a high-profile activist who has been organising anti-coup rallies from hiding, comes as a major setback for Thailand's fledgling protest movement against the military junta.
Mythical Beast Found In Construction Pool, Villagers Say
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — Local residents claim that they have spotted the "Naga," a many-headed dragon from Buddhist mythology, in a construction pond near Bueng Ta Ko village in Nakhon Ratchasima province.
Soldier Flees After Committing Lewd Act At TV Station
BANGKOK — The military says it is trying to locate a soldier who has been accused of masturbating in front of an anchorwoman at the TV station he was assigned to guard.
