‘Is It Appropriate?’ Prayut Turns Down Students’ Reform Calls
BANGKOK — PM Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday said he is personally troubled by the recent calls for reforms of a certain institution made by anti-government protesters.
Anti-Govt Protesters Detained, Given ‘Attitude Adjustment’ in Jungle
PHITSANULOK — Plainclothes state officials over the weekend visited and detained six anti-government protest leaders in Phitsanulok province, the group said on Monday.
School Orders Staff to Monitor Student Rally, Leaked Memo Says
BANGKOK — A highschool in Nakhon Phanom province declined to comment on a leaked internal memo, in which the school director instructs the staff to monitor students’ political activities.
Hundreds Rally Against Arrest of Activists, Tell Prayut to Quit
BANGKOK (AP) — Hundreds of demonstrators rallied in Thailand on Saturday, after police arrested two leading anti-government protest leaders in an apparent attempt to stifle growing political unrest.
Protest Leaders Freed, Say They Will Join Aug. 16 Rally
BANGKOK — Two activists were released Saturday after spending a night in custody on charges of sedition and breaking the Emergency Decree.
Lawyer Arrested, Charged After Calling For Reforms
BANGKOK — Civil rights lawyer and activist Arnon Nampha was arrested Friday afternoon for sedition and breaching the emergency decree, an attorney said.
Bye Somkid! Cabinet Reshuffle Installs New Economic Team
BANGKOK (AP) — Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has reshuffled his Cabinet, with an experienced banker taking over the post of finance minister.
Football and Mowgli-Themed Protests Next in the Roster
BANGKOK — With a Harry Potter-themed protest in the rearview mirror, pro-democracy activists across Thailand have more pop culture-themed protests scheduled throughout the next week.
Outcry Over Chula’s Removal of Student Martyr’s Memorial
BANGKOK — An online petition was launched to protest Chulalongkorn University’s decision to remove a plaque dedicated to one of its students who died during an anti-military uprising in 1973.
Protest Leaders Disagree on Prayut’s Offer to Meet
BANGKOK — Two leaders of the anti-government protest movement on Thursday clashed on a government invitation to hold talks with PM Prayut Chan-o-cha.
