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Prayuth Fumes at Latest Yingluck-Thaksin Photos

BANGKOK — Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha lashed out at reporters Monday for seeking his opinion on reported sightings of the now-fugitive former premier his coup drove from power.

Protest Just a ‘Kick-off,’ Activists Say

BANGKOK — Opponents of the ruling junta said Saturday's rally was just the beginning of plans to resist the military regime.

Police Don’t Move on Protest Leaders as Rally Begins

BANGKOK -- Police have made no attempt to arrest a number of protest leaders at a Saturday afternoon rally calling for elections. A day after...

Arrest Us Tomorrow, Wanted MBK39 Leaders Taunt Police

BANGKOK — A court on Friday approved arrest warrants for four activists a day after they failed to show up at their arraignment for staging a pro-democracy protest.
Pro-democracy activist Nuttaa Mahattana with police Thursday in Bangkok.

Court Frees MBK39 Leaders to Await Trial

BANGKOK — All protest leaders were freed on their own recognizance Thursday evening after judges rejected a police request they be denied bail and...

Asserting ‘Thailand First,’ Prayuth Says Elections Up to Him

BANGKOK — Junta leader Prayuth Chan-ocha said Thursday that he’s been inspired by the doctrine of US President Donald Trump to put “Thailand First” when it comes to deciding when elections will take place.
From left, Sukrid Peansuwan, Nutta Mahattana, Veera Somkwamkid and Sombat Boonngamanong on Wednesday.

Courts Release 30 From MBK39, Weigh Bail For Leaders

BANGKOK — Police said Wednesday they will not seek to immediately jail most of the 39 protesters charged for ...

Citizen Bow and the Making of an Anti-Junta Protest Leader

BANGKOK — Answering a reporter’s question about what she thought of having her Tuesday news conference shut down, Nuttaa Mahattana minced no words.

40 Cops Suspended For Not Adopting New Haircut

BANGKOK — When 40 policemen found out earlier this week they were suspended from active duty, it wasn’t for insubordination or dereliction of duty. It was their haircuts.
Image: Watch_Dogs 2 / Ubisoft

Coordinated Bots Manipulate Pro-Prawit Petition

BANGKOK — Change.org Thailand said Monday that a petition in support of Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan was manipulated by a directed, distributed effort.

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