Army Reform Cannot Be Left to the Military, Thanathorn Tells Rally
BANGKOK — Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit said he is not convinced that the army and the military-backed government is capable or willing to carry out reforms of the armed forces.
Retired Soldiers Ordered to Vacate Army Residences – Except Prayut
BANGKOK — Two days after army chief Gen. Apirat Kongsompong said retired army officers must move out from their official residences after their tenures ended in an combat to combat corruption in the ranks, it emerged that some exceptions were made.
Deadline for Parina to Hand Over Encroached Lands Ends Today
BANGKOK — Land officials on Wednesday said a coalition politician must hand over her poultry farm today after it was discovered to encroach on public lands reserved for farmers living below the poverty line.
Army Chief Vows to Hear Grievances, Refuse to Quit Over Mass Shooting
BANGKOK — Following a mass shooting by a disgruntled soldier who killed 30 people, army commander-in-chief Apirat Kongsompong on Tuesday said a communication channel will be set up to hear complaints from troopers who feel they are mistreated.
Korat Soldier’s Deadly Rampage Reveals Security Lapses
NAKHON RATCHASIMA (AP) — As this Thai city mourns the 29 people killed in a weekend shooting rampage, many are questioning the apparent security lapses that allowed him to steal the weapons he used in the assault.
Gov’t Defends Selling Face Masks to Public
BANGKOK — As the government rolled out its own stalls selling face masks on Friday, netizens were enraged to discover the price is nearly five times higher than what other health agencies are offering.
Future Forward Braces for Yet Another Possible Dissolution
BANGKOK — A Future Forward Party leader said Thursday he already had a backup plan in place if the court decides to dissolve his party over a 191-million baht loan case later this month.
Prawit Defends Police Chief Fast-Tracking His Son to Senior Rank
BANGKOK — Deputy PM Prawit Wongsuwan said on Tuesday there was nothing illegal about a decision by the police commissioner to promote his own son to a senior police rank despite not meeting one of the criteria.
Avenue Renovation Won’t Affect Democracy Monument, Officials Say
BANGKOK — The iconic Democracy Monument would be untouched by the massive renovation effort along the 1.2-km stretch of Ratchadamnoen Avenue, a City Hall official said Tuesday.
No Law Stops Shops, Hotels From Discriminating Against Chinese
BANGKOK — As fears of coronavirus spread across Thailand, which saw 14 confirmed cases of infection so far, a number of tourist establishments are closing their doors to Chinese tourists. And that’s perfectly legal.
