Activists Condemn Tiananmen Killings, Give Away Cookies
BANGKOK — A student activist group issued a statement Thursday expressing solidarity with protesters in Hong Kong on the anniversary of China’s crackdown on demonstrators 31 years ago.
With Growing Support, Prawit Tipped to Lead Gov’t Party
BANGKOK — Phalang Pracharath Party elders are endorsing deputy PM Prawit Wongsuwan as the new leader of their party, replacing the current leader who also holds a post in the Cabinet.
Gov’t to Spend 10 Billion Baht on Virus Testing, Treatment
BANGKOK — Public Health Minister Anutin Charnveerakul said a 45 billion baht taken by the government will be used in improving Thailand’s healthcare capabilty, including measures against the coronavirus.
Whistleblower Soldier Says He Is Ready to Face Trial
BANGKOK — A soldier who spoke out about the alleged corruption in the army said Tuesday he’s willing to face any legal repercussions for his actions.
Police Say They Blocked Tiananmen Rally Because of Coronavirus
BANGKOK — A police spokesman on Tuesday said officers banned an activist’s plan to stage a protest in front of the Chinese Embassy this week due to fears of coronavirus infection.
Coronavirus Returnees Ordered to Give Up DNA Samples
YALA — Civil rights activists on Monday protested the authorities’ collecting of DNA samples from Thai nationals who returned from overseas without their consent.
Prawit Denies Involvement With ‘Plot’ to Name Him Party Leader
BANGKOK — Deputy PM Prawit Wongsuwan on Monday said he was not involved in the mass resignation of executives from a pro-government political party, which media reports said was an attempt to name Prawit their new party leader.
Police Seeking Arrest of Suspects for Quarantine Hotel Bribery
BANGKOK — Police on Monday said they will summon a man who allegedly demanded commission fees off the top of state quarantine contracts from hotels selected for the program.
Report Says Facebooker Detained Over Royal Satire Site
BANGKOK — A media report on Friday said a man was detained and questioned for his involvement in a popular Facebook page lampooning the monarchy.
Leaked Video Shows Army Officer Threatening Whistleblower
BANGKOK — A video that went viral on Thursday shows a senior military officer reprimanding a soldier who spoke out about alleged corruption in the ranks.
