Info Wars: Social Media Ripe Target For Thai Election Disinfo
A tangle of truths, half-truths and falsehoods, it was the kind of mess vexing tech platforms have been struggling – and often failing – to handle in the age of online disinformation.
Thai Power Party Defends Candidate’s ‘Hot’ Pics
BANGKOK — A relatively unknown MP candidate in Mukdahan province suddenly found herself at the center of attention on social media this week – probably not for the reason she wanted.
Case Over Future Forward’s Junta Criticism Goes Forward
BANGKOK — A cybercrime case against the leader of the Future Forward Party will be handed over to prosecutors Friday, the party’s spokeswoman said.
Thais Give Russia, US Right to Extradite Hacking Suspect
BANGKOK — A court ruled Wednesday that a Russian man who allegedly was part of a gang that stole millions of dollars online from...
Makha Bucha Day Around Thailand: Campaign Edition
BANGKOK — Politicians aren’t taking Makha Bucha Day off. It’s election season, and that means continued campaigning – but with Buddhist traditions.
Tuesday is Makha...
Prayuth Should Stay On as PM for Coronation: Minister
BANGKOK — Interior Minister Gen. Anupong Paochinda defended his boss Monday by insisting that junta leader-cum-Prime Minister Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha should not step down before the royal coronation takes place in two months.
Lovesick Slovenian Destroys Pro-Junta Posters to Spite Girlfriend
KALASIN — A Slovenian man destroyed posters of the Phalang Pracharat Party to get back at his girlfriend for standing him up on Valentine’s Day to campaign for the party, police said.
Suthep Asks for Votes to Keep Thaksin at Bay
BANGKOK — Suthep Thaugsuban, a leader of the Action Coalition for Thailand, said people can prevent Thaksin Shinawatra from returning to power through its...
Army Revokes Order to Broadcast ‘Red Scare’ Song
BANGKOK — Ghosts of the 1976 massacre were back in the news after army chief Apirat Kongsompong, a hardline royalist, escalated his attacks on the political opposition yet backed off plans to play a Cold War anthem on all army radio stations.
Democrats Accuse Prayuth of Illegal Canvassing
BANGKOK — Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva called upon election regulators Monday to investigate whether junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha has abused his office to canvass for votes.
