Thammanat Says Heroin Exposé is Political Plot to Smear Him
BANGKOK — A minister embroiled in narcotics allegation on Tuesday insisted he was a victim of a sinister political plot to smear his name, and said he would not quit his cabinet post.
Radio Host Says He Was Fired For Criticizing Army
BANGKOK — A radio talk show host said Tuesday he was dismissed for disparaging the armed forces, but a station executive has blamed poor...
Thammanat Threatens to Sue Aussie Paper for Drug Allegation
BANGKOK — Top government officials on Tuesday kept tight lip when questioned about a recent allegation that one of the cabinet members spent four years behind bars in Australia for drug trafficking.
Minister Won’t Explain Heroin Conviction, Jail Time in Australia
BANGKOK — A senior government official on Monday declined to address allegations that he spent four years behind bars in Australia for smuggling heroin back in the 1990s.
Gov’t Hints at Closed Session for Royal Oath Debate
BANGKOK — The government said Monday that parts of an upcoming parliament debate on PM Prayuth Chan-ocha’s failure to complete his swearing-in may be held behind closed doors.
Wife of Dead Insurgent Suspect Alleges Torture, Shows Photos
BANGKOK – The wife of a suspected insurgent who died after falling unconscious while in military custody has revealed photos suggesting he might have...
Yellowshirt Leader Freed From Jail Early Under Royal Pardon
BANGKOK — A leader of the Yellowshirt movement who spent three years in prison for fraud was released Wednesday afternoon.
Sondhi Limthongkul, 72, was greeted...
18 Pro-Hong Kong Protest Students Gather in Downtown Bangkok
BANGKOK — A handful of university students gathered to show their support for the Hong Kong protests Wednesday evening in front of a downtown arts space.
Thailand, South Korea Sign Cooperation Agreements, MOUs
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand and South Korea on Monday signed several agreements in varied aspects of bilateral cooperation.
At Government House, Thai Prime Minister Prayuth...
Gov’t Warns Public Not to Criticize Constitutional Court
BANGKOK — Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said criticism of a top court dealing with prominent political cases might result in prosecution of the critics themselves.
