Royalists Tell Thanathorn to ‘Get Out of Thailand’ at Rally
BANGKOK — Hardline royalists gathered on Monday to accuse opposition politician Thanathorn Juangroongraungkit of engineering the movement to call for reforms of the monarchy.
Army Denies Twitter’s Claim of Secret I.O. Campaign
BANGKOK — The army on Friday dismissed reports by Twitter that they use nearly 1,000 accounts to wage information warfare against opposition figures.
Dark Horse: Rise of New Air Force Chief Raises Eyebrows
BANGKOK — Just this time last year, Airbull Suttiwan was an air force officer working in a relatively junior position as an “expert.” He did not command any force. He was certainly not part of the “Five Tigers” – a clique of elite pilots eligible to take the top job in the air force.
Apirat’s Departure Leaves a Contended Legacy on ‘Army Reform’
BANGKOK — An opposition politician slammed the outgoing army chief Apirat Kongsompong for failing to reform the force as he pledged earlier this year.
Pheu Thai Dismisses ‘Unity Gov’t’ Rumor in Wake of Sudarat’s Resignation
BANGKOK — The caretaker of the Pheu Thai Party on Monday said the abrupt resignations of its leaders are strictly a tactical move and not a sign of a “takeover” by any individual.
Lawmakers Put off Vote on Constitutional Amendments
BANGKOK (AP) — Scheduled voting by Thai lawmakers on six proposed amendments to the country’s military-backed constitution was canceled at the last minute Thursday as Parliament voted instead to set up a committee to further consider such proposals.
Less Than a Day Old, Democracy Plaque Lives On In Memes, Fanart
BANGKOK — Thai netizens came out in force Tuesday to make art in honor of the ‘democracy plaque’ that was removed less than a day after it was installed by anti-government activists.
Protesters Reinstall Plaque Symbolizing Democracy
BANGKOK (AP) — Anti-government demonstrators occupying a historic field in the Thai capital on Sunday installed a plaque symbolizing the country's transition to democracy to replace the original one that was mysteriously ripped and stolen three years ago, as they vowed to press on with calls for new elections and reform of the monarchy.
Protesters Rally To Push Demands for Democratic Reforms
BANGKOK (AP) — Thousands of demonstrators defied police warnings and occupied a historic field in Thailand’s capital on Saturday to support the demands of a student-led protest movement for new elections and reform of the monarchy.
PM Says He Doesn’t Mean To Scare Protesters With Virus Threat
BANGKOK — PM Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday said he has no intention of using the coronavirus scare to discourage protesters from joining the upcoming anti-government rally.
