Yingluck Gets Serbian Citizenship
BELGRADE — Fugitive former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, who was sentenced in Thailand to five years in prison on graft-related charges, has received...
Activists Submit Petition, Call for Naked Rally to Amend Charter
BANGKOK — An activist group submitted 50,000 signatures to the House Speaker today in a bid to rewrite the junta-backed constitution.
Pannika Files Libel Charges Against Parina for Fake News
BANGKOK — A longstanding spar between two lawmakers escalated into a legal battle Wednesday when Future Forward MP Pannika “Chor” Wanich filed a libel suit against her rival for accusing her of supporting the alleged perpetrators behind the recent bombings.
Prayuth Denies Role in Attack on Monarchy Critic in Japan
BANGKOK — Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Monday the government was not involved in an assault on a political exile in Japan last month.
Prawit Says ‘Southern Groups’ Responsible for Bangkok Bombs
BANGKOK — A top government official said on Tuesday he believes groups based in Thailand’s restive Southern region are behind a recent bombing spree in Bangkok.
Protesters to Sue if Gov’t Approves Economic Corridor Zoning
BANGKOK — Demonstrators from three eastern provinces promised Monday to take the government to court if it approves a new economic zoning law which they claim will severely affect their livelihoods.
‘Faiyen’ Anti-Monarchy Musicians Seek Asylum in Paris
BANGKOK — Five members of an anti-monarchy music band left Laos for France on Friday as they pledged to continue their cause.
Army Chief Recommends Netflix’s ‘The Great Hack’
BANGKOK — The army chief has recommended people watch a Netflix documentary about how social media can be weaponized to turn the tide of...
Thailand Seeks Deeper Cooperation as ASEAN Ministers Meet
BANGKOK — Southeast Asian foreign ministers have opened their annual meeting with a call from host Thailand for deeper cooperation to expand trade and...
Parina Slams Future Forward MP’s Separation With Series of Commandments
BANGKOK — A pro-government MP on Monday posted ten satirical commandments shaming a Future Forward MP’s alleged abuse of his ex-wife, after he gave...
