Prosecutors to Indict Activists for ‘Blocking’ Royal Motorcade
BANGKOK — At least two people will be indicted for blocking Her Majesty the Queen’s motorcade during an anti-government protest last October, the defendants said Friday.
Protesters Hold Peaceful Rally Criticizing the Monarchy
BANGKOK (AP) — Thai pro-democracy protesters who last year broke a long-standing taboo by publicly criticizing the country’s monarchy returned to the streets Wednesday to defiantly repeat their calls for reform of the royal institution.
20 Arrested During the Crackdown Near Grand Palace, Reporters Hit by Rubber Bullets
BANGKOK — At least 20 people were taken into custody after riot police broke up a protest calling for a monarchy reform at Sanam Luang on Saturday night, police said Sunday.
Samut Sakhon Governor Recovers from COVID-19
BANGKOK— The Governor of the province at the center of a new wave of COVID-19 outbreak walked out of the hospital Friday after spending nearly three months battling the infection.
Thailand Says 330 Million Baht Seized in Wildlife Trafficking Sting
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's anti-money laundering authorities said Wednesday they have seized or frozen more than 330 million baht ($11 million) worth of assets in a sting operation against a suspected wildlife trafficking ring.
Bang Khae Residents to Get Vaccines as the New Cluster Doubles to 224
BANGKOK — The governor on Tuesday said 6,000 doses of vaccines will be administered to vulnerable populations in western Bangkok, where a new cluster of coronavirus infections were reported in recent days.
Prayut Gets AstraZeneca Jab, 1 Asian Country Suspends
BANGKOK (AP) — PM Prayut Chan-o-cha received a shot of the COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by AstraZeneca on Tuesday, as much of Asia shrugged off concerns about reports of blood clots in some recipients in Europe, saying that so far there is no evidence to link the two.
Prayut ‘Sorry’ for Spraying Reporters With Alcohol
BANGKOK — Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha apologized Friday for spraying reporters with alcohol while being questioned by the press earlier in the week.
Leaky Roof at Government House to Be Fixed – for 6 Million Baht
BANGKOK — Thursday was the first day of repairs of a leaky roof at Government House – which will cost taxpayers a whopping 6 million baht.
Thailand Charges More Activists With Sedition, Royal Insults
BANGKOK (AP) — Prosecutors in Thailand charged 18 pro-democracy activists with sedition on Monday, while lodging additional charges of insulting the monarchy against three of them.
