Army Whistleblower Says He’s Digging In for Long Legal Battle
BANGKOK — A former sergeant who accused army officers of embezzling funds said he expected nothing short of a long, bitter fight in the court as a consequence of his actions.
Thousands Join Biggest Anti-Gov’t Rally Since Virus Lockdown
BANGKOK (AP) — Several thousand anti-government protesters rallied in Thailand's capital on Saturday to call for a new constitution, new elections and an end to repressive laws.
Top Banker Invited to Join Cabinet as New Economic Tsar
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has confirmed Friday that he had approached banker Preedee Daochai to join his new cabinet lineup after several cabinet members resigned en masse this week.
Somkid, ‘4 Infants’ Leave Cabinet Posts Amid Reshuffle Rumors
BANGKOK (AP) — Four key ministers in Thailand’s Cabinet announced their resignations Thursday, as a military clique within the ruling coalition’s most powerful political party continues to consolidate power.
Xi Pledges Cooperation With Thailand for Regional Solidarity
BEIJING (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China stands ready to work with Thailand to cement solidarity and cooperation among regional countries and safeguard the sound momentum of development and prosperity in the region.
Rayong Activists Charged for Protesting Prayut, Virus Blunder
BANGKOK — Police on Thursday said two activists were charged with violating the Emergency Decree after they attempted to raise banners condemning PM Prayut Chan-ocha during his visit to Rayong province.
Gov’t Disputes Claim of Coronavirus Infection in Rayong
BANGKOK — A senior health official on Wednesday dismissed reports put forth by the opposition that the country’s track record of zero domestic coronavirus infections has been broken.
Rayong Virus Alert: Prayut Suggests Media ‘Tone Down’ Coverage
BANGKOK — PM Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday appeared to chide the media for allegedly sowing panic over the possibility of a second coronavirus outbreak in Thailand.
Gov’t, Military Deny Blame on Rayong Quarantine Negligence
BANGKOK — PM Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday apologized to the public for the government’s failure to enforce quarantine rules in Rayong province, where a coronavirus patient was permitted to leave his hotel and visit a shopping mall.
Cabinet Reshuffle Coming in Sept, Prayut Says in Matichon Meeting
BANGKOK — Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday told Matichon Group executives that he planned to reshuffle his Cabinet after the annual budget debate concluded in September.
