Cave Rescue Chief Uncommitted to Bangkok Governor Race
BANGKOK — The official who oversaw the daring operation that saved 13 young footballers and their coach from a cave a year ago has rejected rumors that he will enter the capital’s gubernatorial race.
Joint Drill With US Won’t Upset China, Prawit Says at ASEAN Summit
BANGKOK — An upcoming naval exercise between the Asean community with the United States will have no impact on the group’s relations with China, defense minister Prawit Wongsuwan said Thursday.
Thai Airways Chides Flight Attendants for Thanathorn Selfies
BANGKOK — Thai Airways has issued a warning against flight attendants who took a group photo with Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit.
A Convicted MP Can Become Minister: Deputy PM
BANGKOK — A deputy PM confirmed on Wednesday that a Phalang Pracharat MP nominated to the incoming cabinet is eligible despite allegations he has...
Cops Arrest Netizens Who Said Police Were Behind Activist Attack
BANGKOK — Police have made the first arrests in connection with the physical assault on activist Sirawith “Ja New” Seritiwat – but it wasn’t the attackers who were detained.
Ja New Rejects Police Offer of Conditional Protection
BANGKOK — A pro-democracy activist who was attacked and left unconscious on a Bangkok sidewalk said Tuesday he will refuse an offer of police protection that would require him to stop political activities.
Bye Bye Big Pom? Prawit Aides Clear DefMin Office
BANGKOK — Staff attached to Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan were seen packing his belongings at the Defense Ministry on Tuesday, in a sign that the junta No.2 may not return to the post in the next cabinet.
Some Junta Laws to Remain Effective Under New Cabinet
BANGKOK — Some special laws enacted by the junta’s absolute power will stay in place even after the new government takes over, a deputy prime minister confirmed Tuesday.
Police Defend Buying 1 Billion Baht ‘Private Jet’ For Prawit
BANGKOK — A transparency activist on Tuesday filed a complaint to probe the police’s purchase of a 1.14 billion baht jet for ferrying deputy junta chairman Prawit Wongsuwan and his entourage.
Celebrities Support Slapping Future Forward’s Pannika, Netizens Hit Back
BANGKOK — Online debate is swirling Monday after celebrities were caught supporting an Instagram post about slapping a Future Forward Party spokeswoman.
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