Nope, the CIA Isn’t Offering Asylum to Thai Protest Leaders
BANGKOK — The American Embassy in Bangkok on Wednesday denied reports that the U.S. spy agency has granted asylum to leaders of the pro-democracy movement in Thailand.
Conspiracy Blogger ‘Tony Cartalucci’ Reveals His Identity
BANGKOK — The anonymous blogger known for his prolific anti-Western conspiracy theories and unfounded accusations against the pro-democracy movements in Thailand is no longer anonymous.
Protest Leader Says Movement Won’t Back Down on Demand
BANGKOK (AP) — A top leader of Thailand’s pro-democracy protests insisted Tuesday that the student-led movement will not back down from its most controversial demand, that the country’s monarchy undergo reforms.
Kimi Wa Candidate: Politico Runs for Office With Anime Poster
RAYONG — An opposition politician’s campaign in a local election went viral on social media Monday for posters that depict her as a cutesy anime girl.
Local Media Puzzled by CNN’s Impromptu King Interview
BANGKOK — Thai journalists struggled Monday to make sense of how a foreign correspondent managed to have an impromptu interview with His Majesty the King – an unthinkable act for many local media.
King and Queen Take To Street To Meet Adoring Royalists
BANGKOK (AP) — Under increasing pressure from protesters demanding reforms to the monarchy, Thailand’s king and queen met with thousands of adoring supporters in Bangkok, mixing with citizens in the street after attending a religious ceremony inside the Grand Palace.
Thammasat Grads to Ditch Commencement Amid Calls of Reforms
BANGKOK — Peter was not sure whether to take the once in a lifetime chance to attend his commencement ceremony, but when he heard of the police attacking unarmed protesters on Oct. 16, he could not take it anymore.
Here’s a Recap of ‘Parina vs Mind’ Showdown Everyone’s Talking About
BANGKOK — A pro-establishment lawmaker and an activist recently detained for leading protests against the government met for a rare face-to-face debate in a primetime TV talk show Wednesday.
¿Dónde Está San José? Royalist Rally Uses Costa Rica Flag Instead of Thai
SONGKHLA — A tropical climate rich in wildlife next to the ocean with a vibrant culture with love for football and beauty pageants – wait, are we talking about Thailand or Costa Rica?
Analysis: Student-Protesters Aim for Ambitious Political Change
BANGKOK (AP) — He was only 7 when he saw his first military coup. He was 15 during the second. Now 21, he is among those at the front of Thailand’s growing pro-democracy movement pushing for sweeping political reforms.
