Fewer Dazzled by Suthep’s Megawatt Grin on Streets of Bangkok
BANGKOK — The leader of a protest movement that helped “shut down” Bangkok and usher in the 2014 coup returned to the streets again Tuesday to enlist new members for his new political party.
Artists Should ‘Speak the Truth,’ Says Director of Anti-Junta Rap Video
BANGKOK — The director of an rap video slamming four years of military rule said that he was committed to getting his message out...
Rangsiman Rome Explains Leaving Protest Movement For Politics
One of Thailand’s most prominent pro-democracy activists is putting down his bullhorn and taking up mainstream politics.
Convicted of Assault, ‘Buddha Issara’ Vows Return to Monkhood
BANGKOK — A former activist monk convicted of assaulting police officers said he would soon return to the monkhood after he was freed on parole Monday.
Analysis: Why Pheu Thai Made Its Unglamorous Pick For Leader
There was a pragmatic reason the caretaker leader of what has been Thailand’s largest political force was given that job again Sunday, despite his lack of a political base or public renown.
Anti-Junta Rap Video is ‘Abominable,’ Suthep Says
BANGKOK — The politician who organized the street protests which ushered in military rule said Sunday that a YouTube rap video criticizing the junta...
Anti-Coup Punk Concert to Make Comeback at Thammasat Uni
BANGKOK — Anti-coup punk bands on Friday announced a comeback next month of a concert they were forced to cancel last minute in September.
Rap Video Blasting Junta Reaches 6M Views After Police Threats
BANGKOK — A YouTube rap video criticizing the junta had been watched more than 6 million times Saturday after several officials made threats against the artists.
Police to Summon Rappers Who Criticized Military Govt
BANGKOK — A group of rappers that released a song lambasting the junta earlier this week may have broken the law, a deputy police...
Malaysia’s Mahathir Discusses Insurgency During Thailand Visit
BANGKOK — Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad met Wednesday with the junta leader and discussed peace talks in Thailand's southern border provinces where a...
