Student Activists Fined for Hanging Chili and Garlic on the Fence of Govt. House
BANGKOK — Can garlands of chili and garlic cost you 2,000 baht? It did Wednesday for two activists.
Two student activists, Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak and...
‘I Am Pooyai!’ Pro-Govt MP Blasts Cop for Not Providing Escort
PHUKET — Top government officials on Tuesday distanced themselves from a coalition politician who stirred public outcry by disparaging a policeman for not providing him a security escort.
Human Smugglers Work With Corrupt Thai Officials: UN Report
BANGKOK — As much as 80 percent of irregular migrant workers were ferried into Thailand by smuggling services, sometimes with the help of corrupt Thai officials, a recent report by the United Nations said.
Film Star Dumps Pro-Junta Party, Joins Pheu Thai
BANGKOK — A former celebrity singer and actor who quit a pro-military party in protest last month signed up with the main opposition party today.
MPs Dump on Parliament’s Lack of Ass-Blasters in Toilets
BANGKOK — Parliamentary debate was derailed Thursday when several MPs took to the Lower House to raise concerns over the toilets in the new...
Young First-Time MPs Keen to Be Friends Despite Political Divide
BANGKOK — When Taopiphob Limjittrakorn, a first-time MP from the Future Forward party went out to meet his constituents – who were complaining about...
Court Acquits 24 Redshirt Leaders of Terrorism
BANGKOK — A court on Wednesday acquitted 24 Redshirt leaders of terrorism charges leveled against them in relation to protests in 2010.
Rebellion Quelled: 9 Parties Affirm Allegiance to Gov’t
BANGKOK — Leaders from nine small parties said Tuesday they still support Prayuth Chan-ocha’s administration despite the Prime Minister mangling an oath to His Majesty the King last month.
Prayuth Not Quitting for Botching Oath
BANGKOK — Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said Friday he is not quitting despite facing mounting criticism for failing to properly take his oath...
Foreign Ministry Mum on Serbia Making Yingluck a Citizen
BANGKOK — Thailand's foreign ministry had no immediate reaction Friday to reports that the country's former prime minister, Yingluck Shinawatra, has been granted Serbian...
