Two Senior Democrats Leave Party to Form New Faction
BANGKOK — Two leading members of the Democrat Party are said to be planning to launch a new group together, though details are scarce.
Ultraroyalist Hospital Director Says New Hires Must Disclose Social Media Accounts
BANGKOK — An military officer who runs a private hospital on Tuesday announced he would only hire employees who share the same pro-establishment views as his, and said job applicants must give up their social media accounts for screening.
Photo of Pro-Gov’t Rally ‘Littering’ Lumpini Park is Fake News
BANGKOK — A photo that falsely accused a pro-government rally of littering Lumpini Park in Bangkok has been shared by more than 34,000 people as of Monday afternoon.
Hundreds Stage ‘Run Against Dictatorship’ Outside Bangkok
BANGKOK — Inspired by “Run Against Dictatorship” run in Bangkok, over 2,000 people organize local versions of the event in their own provinces outside the capital Sunday morning.
At Pro-Gov’t Walk, Supporters Rally Behind Their Embattled ‘Uncle’
BANGKOK — Several thousands walked and beat fruit piñatas in a Sunday morning rally to show support for PM Prayuth Chan-ocha, coming hot on the heels of a rival anti-government event that drew far more participants.
10,000 Ran Against Prayuth in Bangkok, But What’s Next?
BANGKOK — As many as 10,000 people joined an anti-government running event early Sunday morning in Bangkok in what appeared to be the largest political rally since the military seized power in 2014.
Opposition MPs Want Don to Resign Over False US-Iran Tip-Off
BANGKOK — Foreign Affairs Minister Don Pamudwinai was grilled in Parliament on Thursday by opposition MPs for having falsely claimed Thailand was informed in advance before the US assassinated a top Iranian general in Iraq.
No Agency Would Take Up Encroachment Charge Against Parina
BANGKOK — The authorities have yet to settle on which department would pursue criminal charges against a government lawmaker accused of encroaching on public land, an official said Wednesday.
Prayuth Greenlights Evac Plan of Thai Embassy in Tehran
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — The Thai government house web page on Wednesday posted authorization messages from Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to the Thai Embassy in Iran to evacuate Thai citizens should the U.S.-Iran tensions aggravate.
‘Run Against Dictatorship’ Forced to Cancel in Two Provinces
BANGKOK — At least two anti-government running events were forced to cancel by the police as of Wednesday.
