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‘Emergency Order’ Transfers Army Units to King’s Command

BANGKOK — The government on Monday issued an order placing key military units under the direct command of His Majesty the King.
A file photo of soldiers patrolling in the Deep South.

After Thai Man Arrested in Egypt, Prawit Denies IS Link to Thailand

BANGKOK — Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan said on Monday denied any connection between the Islamic State and Thailand, despite the recent arrest of a Thai student in Egypt on suspicion of belonging to the terror group.

Princess Sirindhorn Meets Chinese Vice President

BEIJING (Xinhua) — Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan met with Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn here on Monday.

Princess Sirindhorn Thanks China for Friendship Medal (Photos)

BEIJING (Xinhua) — President Xi Jinping on Sunday presented national medals and honorary titles of the People's Republic of China (PRC), the highest state honors, to dozens of individuals ahead of the 70th founding anniversary of the PRC.
Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit. Insert: A registration statement submitted to the US Department of Justice, left, and a contract between Thanathorn and APCO Worldwide LLC, right.

Future Forward Admits to Hiring A Lobbyist for Thanathorn’s US Visit

BANGKOK — Top government officials on Friday ordered a probe into the Future Forward Party after it admitted to hiring an American lobbyist to facilitate the party leader's visit to the US in July.
“Thai Democracy Now” gathering in front of the Plaza Athénée Hotel in New York on Sept. 24.

Protesters Rally Against Prayuth in New York – But Say They Aren’t Thais

NEW YORK — Anti-Prayuth protesters in New York on Tuesday were neither Thai nor knew where Thailand is located. Deputy Prime Minister Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan...
Saudi Arabian National Guard AH-6I. Photo: Ahmed Hader / Twitter

Thailand to Purchase 8 Attack Helicopters from US

BANGKOK — The Royal Thai Army is set to acquire a new fleet of attack helicopters from the US after the 400 million dollar deal was approved on Tuesday.

Future Forward Seeks to Amend Junta’s Cyber Law

BANGKOK — Future Forward Party said on Monday that it will push for the amendment of the controversial Cyber Security Act, which grants the state an unchecked power to respond to perceived security threats.

Murder Convict Keeps Job as Pheu Thai MP

BANGKOK — A politician sentenced to death on Tuesday for engineering the murder of a civil servant will continue to serve as an MP for the opposition, his party said. 
A file photo of Pawit Mahasarinand.

BACC Director Says He Was Fired for Speaking Out Against City Hall

BANGKOK — The director of the city’s largest downtown art center said Tuesday that he was fired for standing up against city hall defunding...

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