Bangkok Post Reporter’s Racially Charged Articles on Hmongs, ‘Negroes’ Draws Backlash
BANGKOK — Netizens on Monday are heaping criticism on a reporter affiliated with the armed forces after she published articles filled with racial slurs and ultranationalist claims on her Facebook.
Statues of 1932 Revolt Leaders to be Removed
LOPBURI — Memorials to two leaders of the revolution that toppled absolute monarchy 87 years ago are due to be removed from public view, an heir of one of the two men said Saturday.
Analysis: Political, Economic Challenges to Test Prayuth in 2020
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is confident that a civilian, pro-military government he formed in the middle of this year after five years of junta rule can complete its four-year term.
‘Run Against Dictatorship’ Moved to Park in North Bangkok
BANGKOK — Organizers of a sports event doubling as a rally against PM Prayuth Chan-ocha said Thursday they are moving to a park in northern Bangkok.
Court to Rule on Case Linking Future Forward to Illuminati, Republicanism
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Constitutional Court says it will rule on a sedition complaint that claims a popular opposition political party is linked to the Illuminati, which conspiracy theorists say secretly seeks world domination.
Prayuth Slams Reporters’ Nicknames Satirizing Gov’t
BANGKOK — Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said Monday night he was not amused by a list of nicknames mocking his government released by a media club.
No Info Confirms ‘Arrest’ Related to Viral Protest Photo
BANGKOK — A minister in charge of an “anti-fake news center” was accused by an activist on Monday of spreading fake news himself.
Angry Pot: Prayuth Unamused by Reporters’ Nicknames for Gov’t
BANGKOK — Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha on Monday had only one response to a list of nicknames lampooning his administration compiled by a media group: a death glare.
Campaigners Bare Plans to Challenge Prayuth’s Regime in 2020
BANGKOK — Charter amendment, ending military conscription, and encouraging young opponents of the Prayuth Chan-ocha administration to come out in force on the streets are key issues that pro-democracy camp hopes to push for in 2020.
Minister Says 1 Arrested Over ‘Inappropriate’ Protest Photo
BANGKOK — A controversy over a viral photo deemed to be derogatory toward the monarchy escalated into an arrest on Wednesday, an official in charge of the digital ministry said.
