Doctor Fired for Opposing Use of Chemical Agents on Protesters
BANGKOK — A hospital director said he fired one of his doctors for signing a letter denouncing the use of chemical irritants in water cannons during crackdowns against protesters.
Tak Halts Cross-Border Goods Transport To Stem Coronavirus
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thai northwestern province of Tak ordered a temporary halt to all movement of goods across the border with Myanmar from Monday until Oct. 25, in an attempt to stem the possible spread of COVID-19 from Myanmar.
‘Hold Fast to Our Ideals:’ Detained Activists Write from Prison
BANGKOK — Key pro-democracy activists who had been arrested for their protests earlier this week wrote open letters on Friday to the public from their captivity.
Police to Shut Down Ratchaprasong Ahead of Protest
BANGKOK — Police announced on Friday morning Ratchaprasong Intersection and several roads in the same vicinity will be sealed off from traffic at 2pm onward, just hours ahead of a new anti-government protest set to take place there at 5pm.
Fear Change Much? Gov’t Blocks Change.org to Stop Petitions
BANGKOK — The government ordered internet providers to block access to online petition site Change.org as of Friday.
2 Activists Charged for ‘Violence’ Against Queen Suthida
BANGKOK — A court on Friday approved arrest warrants for two prominent pro-democracy activists on charges of using violence on Her Majesty the Queen.
3 Senior Policemen Removed for Motorcade Bedlam
BANGKOK — Three police commanders, including an officer who oversaw the crowd control division, were transferred to an inactive post pending investigation on Thursday after a royal motorcade encountered a group of protesters yesterday.
Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Death of ‘Lunlabell’ Model
BANGKOK — A man was convicted by the court on Wednesday for his involvement in a model’s death in 2019, a case that captured much of the media attention nationwide.
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.