‘Help Me Think’ Prayuth Says, Dodging on Doi Suthep
BANGKOK — Saying “help me think,” the junta leader Monday asked the public for ideas following the largest protest in years demanding he do something about homes being built for judges atop clear-cut forest.
Lese Majeste Convict Somyot Freed
BANGKOK — After years embodying the excesses of the lese majeste law, Somyot Prueksakasemsuk was released from prison shortly after dawn Monday from the Bangkok Remand Prison.
Prominent 112 Convict Somyot to Be Freed Tomorrow
BANGKOK — An editor of a political magazine sentenced to a decade behind bars for defaming the monarchy will be freed from prison on Monday, according to an associate.
Critics Say Prayuth Trying to Attract Youth, Garner Votes
BANGKOK — Critics see the meeting between Prime Minister Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha and a popular girl band along with the introduction of free FIFA World Cup viewing as the government’s attempt to reach out to younger voters for next year’s election.
Army Says Lack of Protests Signals Reconciliation
BANGKOK — A defense ministry spokesman on Thursday said political reconciliation now reigns over Thailand – because there is no longer any street protest from the Redshirts and Yellowshirts.
Prayuth ‘Leaked Clip’ Under Investigation
BANGKOK — In an audio message leaked to the media last week, several people were heard discussing the candidates seeking jobs as the top regulators of mass media and telecommunications.
Experts Cast Doubt on Thailand’s Offer to Host Trump – Kim Summit
BANGKOK — After watching on the sideline for decades, Thailand earlier this week offered to play a gigantic role that no country ever achieved so far: hosting a meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Junta Hits Back at Politico’s Call For Ending Draft
BANGKOK — A junta spokesman on Tuesday slammed a Pheu Thai politician’s pledge to abolish national conscription if his party wins the next election.
Judge Wants Critics to Wait 10 Years to Protest Forest Dachas
CHIANG MAI — Activists in Chiang Mai pledged fresh opposition Monday to forest homes built for court officials on Doi Suthep after one suggested they build first and ask questions later.
Siege Over: Last Residents of Fort Community to Leave
BANGKOK — Decades of legal battles and standoffs, residents of a historic community at one of Bangkok’s two remaining premodern forts have raised the white flag, City Hall said Monday.
