2 More Activists Arrested For Leading Anti-Gov’t Protests
BANGKOK — Two student activists were arrested Wednesday afternoon on charges related to an anti-government rally they organized on July 18.
Redshirts Debate Whether to Join Student-Led Protests
BANGKOK — Members of a movement behind some of Thailand’s previous cycles of protests are left wondering if it should keep its distance or hitch a ride on the growing student-led resistance against the government.
Prayut Says Thailand Ready for Facebook’s Legal Challenge
BANGKOK — The Thai government stands ready to counter any attempt by Facebook to take legal action over a recent order for the company to censor a group deemed critical to the monarchy, PM Prayut Chan-o-cha said Tuesday.
Activists Arnon, ‘Mike Rayong’ Detained on Fresh Charges
BANGKOK — Civil rights lawyer and activist Arnon Nampha was arrested Tuesday afternoon on charges related to his role in an anti-government rally – the third time in the month.
Facebook Says It Respects Gov’t Request to Block Group
BANGKOK — Facebook on Tuesday said it complied with the government’s request to block access within Thailand to a group deemed critical to the monarch following a threat to sue its operation in the Kingdom.
Navy Cites ‘Nation Poll’ to Say the Public Wants New Subs
BANGKOK — A navy spokesman Monday insisted that most Thais are cheering on the purchase of two submarines – by citing a poll conducted by The Nation, a news agency often associated with the pro-establishment camp.
Rajini Students, Alumni Defy Ban on Political Expression
BANGKOK — Students at a conservative girls’ school have continued to wear white ribbons to school on Monday, even after the administration banned all forms of political expression on campus.
Gov’t Denies Lobbying for 22-Bil. Baht Payment for 2 More Subs
BANGKOK — Deputy PM Prawit Wongsuwan on Monday said he was not involved in Parliament's decision to approve the procurement of two additional Chinese-made submarines amid economic woes caused by the coronavirus.
Sino-Thai Trade Continues to Grow Despite Pandemic
BANGKOK — The Thai economy will continue to prosper from trade with China despite the pandemic and the absence of deep pocket Chinese tourists, a panel of experts said Thursday.
A House Divided: Ideological Clashes Split Families as Protests Heat Up
I-tim’s mother says that if they still want to be mother and son, he must stop criticizing the monarchy.
