Protesters Rally Outside Prison, Demand Release of Activists
BANGKOK (AP) — Pro-democracy protesters in Thailand resumed their activities Friday after a one-day break, turning their attention to fellow demonstrators who remain jailed after their arrest.
Activist Arrested Hours After Prayut Urged Compromise
BANGKOK — A march to Government House on Wednesday night ended with an arrest of a pro-democracy activist, just hours after PM Prayut Chan-o-cha said on a live address that everyone should “take a step back” from the brinks.
Officials Aim To Reduce Tourist Quarantine To 10 Days
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Ministry of Public Health on Wednesday said in its daily press conference that it aims to reduce quarantine for tourists from 14 days to 10 days.
Court Overturns Order to Shut Down 4 Online Media Sites
BANGKOK — The Criminal Court on Wednesday afternoon repealed a government order to close down a TV channel who’s been broadcasting live coverage of the student-led protests.
Voyeurs Are Selling Photos of Women at the Protest Online
BANGKOK — A social media page has been taking photos of women at the protest without their consent and selling them on an online platform.
Children Welfare Activist Wanted for ‘Assaulting the Queen’
BANGKOK — The court on Tuesday evening issued an arrest warrant for the third individual accused of assaulting Her Majesty the Queen, a case that struck many witnesses as questionable.
39 Chinese Are Thailand’s 1st Foreign Tourists in 7 Months
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s tourist industry took a modest step toward reviving its coronavirus-battered fortunes Tuesday by welcoming 39 visitors who flew in from Shanghai, the first such arrivals since regular travelers were banned almost seven months ago.
TAT’s New Plan Hopes To Attract More Tourists Amid COVID-19
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) on Tuesday rolled out its 2021 Tourism Plan, targeting healthy tourists from across the world as the country tried to stem imported COVID-19 cases.
Fast and Furious Food: Protesters Baffled by Speed of Cart Vendors
BANGKOK — At nearly every venue marked for protests, kilometers ahead of the press, activists – and light years ahead of the police – are none other than hawkers of fried chicken, fish balls, and sausages.
Court Approves Gov’t Order to Shut Down Protest Broadcast
BANGKOK — The government said Tuesday a court backed its order to close down “all platforms” of a TV channel known for its extensive coverage of the ongoing protests, a decision decried by critics as censorship.
