Activist Leaders Arrested But Ratchaprasong Rally to Go Ahead
BANGKOK — Leaders of the ongoing protests against PM Prayut Chan-o-cha were arrested Thursday morning after police moved in to break up their rally in front of Government House in the early hours.
PM Orders Prosecution of Protesters Who ‘Blocked Royal Convoy’
BANGKOK — The Prime Minister on Wednesday night ordered a “strict legal action without any exception” against protesters who allegedly blocked a royal motorcade earlier today – a threat that could further inflame tensions between the demonstrators and the establishment.
All Railway Crossings to Get Barriers After Accident Killed 19
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob said Tuesday that he issued an immediate order to have all railway crossings across the country, to be installed with barriers and signals.
Royal Motorcade Drives Through Protesters at Gov’t House
BANGKOK — A royal motorcade, backed by a phalanx of police officers, pushed into a group of protesters on Wednesday evening in front of Government House, igniting perhaps the most serious clash between police and protesters today so far.
Political Connection? ‘Boss Red Bull’ Hiding in Dubai, Source Says
BANGKOK — The fugitive billionaire wanted by Thai authorities on charges of hit-and-run is currently residing in Dubai, a well placed source said Monday.
Sarasas School Violence: Victims’ Parents to File Class-Action Suit
BANGKOK — The school embroiled in an ongoing criminal investigation for a series of violence against children agreed Monday to refund all tuition fees for the victims’ families, after parents told the public prosecutor to file a class-action suit against the management.
Foreign Ministry, Tourism Officials Clash on Pandemic Visas
BANGKOK — Confusion over a special visa program that would allow tourists to visit Thailand during the global coronavirus outbreak continued unabated Monday, with heads of two government departments contradicting each other on even the most fundamental question: has anyone actually applied for it at all?
Media Zeroes In On Superstitions in Deadly Train-Bus Crash
CHACHOENGSAO — The collision between a tour and a cargo train that left at least 19 people dead in Chachoengsao on Sunday...
Driver’s ‘Negligence’ Led to Bus-Train Crash Killing 19
CHACHOENGSAO — Police said Monday that a bus collision with a train that killed 18 people yesterday was likely the fault of the bus driver.
Phuket Reopening: Chinese Tourists ‘Agree to Arrive After Oct. 25’
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's National Security Council Secretary-General Natthaphon Nakpanit on Thursday has confirmed that no tourists will arrive in Thailand's resort island of Phuket until its annual vegetarian festival is over by the end of this month.
