Gov’t Won’t Comment on Reshuffle Amid Party Strife
BANGKOK — Deputy PM Wissanu Krea-ngam on Friday said there is currently “no sign” of a cabinet reshuffle, even though three of the Cabinet members resigned from the ruling Palang Pracharat Party earlier this week.
Prayut on Tour: PM to ‘Gather Opinions’ in Visits to Newspapers
BANGKOK — PM Prayut Chan-o-cha is meeting three major media groups in an effort to gather public opinion on coronavirus social policies, his aides said.
Opposition Says Cabinet’s Same-Sex Marriage Bill Falls Short
BANGKOK — The bill to allow same-sex marriage was approved by the Cabinet on Wednesday, though opposition lawmakers said it would didn’t go far enough to ensure equality for LGBT couples.
HealthMin Sorry for Flouting His Virus Mask Rule at Party
BANGKOK — Health minister Anutin Charnvirakul apologized Wednesday for a photo in which he is seen ignoring his own advice on wearing face masks during the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Art Exhibit’ Hits Back at Censorship, Abductions of Dissidents
BANGKOK — In “Conflicted Visions Again,” six artists are gathered to give one message: urging the viewers to question the state of freedom in Thailand.
Complaint Filed Over US Army Chief’s Quarantine Exemption
BANGKOK — A transparency activist on Tuesday accused the government of negligence for allowing the U.S. army chief to visit the country without having to go through a quarantine as mandated by health regulations.
Suthep Longtime Aide Tipped to Lead Pro-Establishment Party
BANGKOK — A party where former hardline conservative activist Suthep Thaugsuban serves as a senior advisor will be led by a close aide to Suthep himself.
Schools Still Ignore Gov’t Revised Haircut Rule
BANGKOK — Public schools across the country continue to impose an old, abolished dress code that forces students to wear their hair short, activists said Thursday.
Police Summon Activists Over Laser Graffiti on DefMin
BANGKOK — Police summoned the crew behind a recent light spectacle marking the army’s 2010 crackdown on anti-government protests, organizers said Thursday.
Prayut Defends 223 Billion Baht Defense Budget in Pandemic
BANGKOK — Opposition MPs on Thursday said the massive defense spending should be slashed and priority given to the economy revival during the coronavirus pandemic.
