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.
Deep Breath Before the Plunge: Apprehensive Thais Await Major Rally
BANGKOK (AP) — A two-day rally planned this weekend is jangling nerves in Bangkok, with apprehension about how far student demonstrators will go in pushing demands for reform of Thailand’s monarchy and how the authorities might react.
Prayut: Protest Will Lead to 2nd Wave of Virus Outbreak
BANGKOK — PM Prayut Chan-o-cha is set to warn the nation Thursday that an upcoming anti-government demonstration may result in a surge in coronavirus cases.
Naked Power: Gov’t MP Caught Looking at Porn in Parliament
BANGKOK — A government coalition lawmaker caught looking at nudes on his phone during a parliament session on Wednesday night said that the explicit photos were sent to him, and he totally wasn’t searching for them.
Court To Rule Whether Protest Leaders Committed Treason
BANGKOK — The Constitutional Court on Wednesday accepted a petition to decide whether three anti-government protest leaders violate the highest law of the land by demanding reforms of the monarchy.
Apirat Appointed as Palace Deputy Secretary, Successor Named
BANGKOK — Departing army chief Apirat Kongsompong was placed in charge of a key position in the Royal Household Bureau by His Majesty the King on Tuesday.
Colleges Asked to Discourage Protests, List Students Who Join Sept 19 Rally
BANGKOK — University directors were told to do what they can to discourage students from joining protests that call for reform of the monarchy, and some were also tasked with monitoring those who plan to attend those rallies, reports say Monday.
Chakthip: Military Won’t Be Deployed to Handle Sept 19 Protest
BANGKOK — Police commissioner Gen. Chakthip Chaijinda said on Thursday that his force will be solely responsible for maintaining security at the major anti-government protest scheduled for Sept. 19.
