Junta Romanticized in ‘Love Missions’ Military Drama
BANGKOK — A military-themed romantic soap opera premiered Saturday, inaugurating three months of the television show, which a mass media expert said is an attempt by the military government to rebrand itself and regain public popularity.
Activist Released After 9 Hours of Police Confinement
BANGKOK — A political activist who had intended to submit a controversial petition to the government said he was released Tuesday after being taken away by four policemen and pressured by a soldier for nine hours.
Soldiers Take Activist Away to Prevent June 24 Petition
BANGKOK — A political activist was taken away by soldiers Tuesday morning to a local district office in a bid to prevent him from submitting a petition letter to the prime minister urging he reinstate June 24 as the country’s national day, an official said.
Activists Slam Law That Spurred Panicked Exodus of Workers
BANGKOK — Labor activists said the law that sparked the ongoing exodus of thousands of migrant workers is unlikely to improve the illegal workforce situation.
Officials Visit Activist Seeking to Reinstate June 24 as National Day
BANGKOK — Officials on Monday afternoon visited a political activist’s office in Lat Phrao in a bid to dissuade him from petitioning the prime minister to reinstate June 24 as Thai National Day.
Planned Yingluck ‘Coins’ by Supporter Draw Criticism
BANGKOK — A supporter’s attempt to mint coins with the image of former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra came under heavy criticism Saturday and Sunday for possibly inviting more trouble for the embattled politician.
Former Lese Majeste Activist Held in Secret Detention
BANGKOK — The family of a former campaigner against royal defamation laws detained by soldiers two days ago have yet to find out where he’s being held, a civil rights activist said Monday.
Junta To Use Article 44 to Delay New Migrant Law
BANGKOK — The National Council for Peace and Order announced Friday it would use its absolute power to delay the implementation of a migrant labor law that would levy heavy fines on employers of illegal migrant workers.
Advertisers Squeezed by Govt Ultimatum to Facebook, YouTube, Netflix
BANGKOK — Telecommunication regulators called on top online advertisers Thursday to boycott three foreign platforms if they don’t register with the government by next month.
Critics Slam Megaproject’s Transparency Exemption
BANGKOK — A transparency activist announced Thursday he would file a complaint over the government’s exemption of a multibillion tourism landmark from the usual competitive bidding protocol.
