Army 'Explains' Viral Photo of Tearful Soldier
BANGKOK — It was pepper spray, not sympathy for anti-coup protesters, which drove the soldier in the now-viral photo to cry, claimed the Royal Thai Army in a statement posted on Facebook.
Junta Leader To Hold Power 'Indefinitely'
BANGKOK — According to Thai army chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha, the military has not established a time frame for when it will return power to a civilian administration.
Despite Army Officer's Fiery Rants, Anti-Coup Protest Largely Peaceful
BANGKOK — Anti-coup protesters staged another largely peaceful demonstration at Victory Monument in Bangkok today, despite one military officer's attempt to rile the crowd with a provocative diatribe.
Army 'Explains' Viral Photo of Tearful Soldier
BANGKOK — It was pepper spray, not sympathy for anti-coup protesters, which drove the soldier in the now-viral photo to cry, claimed the Royal Thai Army in a statement posted on Facebook.
HM King Endorses Coup Leader Without Attending Ceremony
BANGKOK — Army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha was royally endorsed as the leader of the country, although His Majesty the King, who is 86 and unwell, did not attend the ceremony in person.
HM King To Formally Appoint Prayuth As Junta Head
BANGKOK — His Majesty the King will formally appoint army chief Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha as head of the military junta, a top military officer said.
Senate Dissolved, Pro-Thaksin Officials Transferred
BANGKOK — The Thai military junta further consolidated its power tonight by dissolving the Senate and transferring top officials allied to the previous government to inactive posts.
Protesters Confront Soldiers In Downtown Bangkok
BANGKOK — The army has reportedly detained four protesters who were part of a 300-strong anti-coup rally in downtown Bangkok today.
Anti-Coup Protesters Rally At 1973 Uprising Memorial
BANGKOK – Student activists have defied the military’s ban on political gatherings of more than five people by continuing to protest the military coup in Bangkok today.
Soldiers Raid Home of Celebrity Cat 'Johny’
RANONG — The military has raided the home of a man whose satirical Facebook photos of his cat wearing different costumes have become an internet phenomenon.
