Buddha Issara ‘Not Yet a Suspect’ in Lese Majeste Case: Police
BANGKOK — An investigation into a royal defamation case involving a controversial activist monk is proceeding, but police have yet to name any suspect, a senior official said Wednesday.
Prayuth Tells Reporters to Quiz Cardboard Mock-Up
BANGKOK — Thailand's prime minister evaded journalists' questions on Monday by bringing out a life-sized cardboard cutout of himself and telling the reporters to quiz it instead of him.
Thailand Will Seek Yingluck Extradition From London
BANGKOK — The foreign minister confirmed Tuesday morning that fugitive former premier Yingluck Shinawatra was in London and said Bangkok would seek her extradition.
Politicos Could Get Bigger Gifts, Anti-Graft Agency Hints
BANGKOK — Just as the junta’s No. 2 boss is under pressure to explain a collection of ultra luxury watches – which far exceeded the 3,000 baht value limit of gifts he can legally receive – the agency investigating him is raising a question.
Yingluck Watchers See Conspiracy in London Photos
BANGKOK — What appeared to be candid photos of fugitive former premiere Yingluck Shinawatra in London were – to her partisan supporters and detractors...
Corruption Commission to Question 4 Over Prawit Watch Scandal Link
BANGKOK — Four people will be questioned next week for their alleged involvement in the deputy prime minister’s luxury watch scandal, the anti-corruption commission said Friday.
Blind Woman to Serve 1.5 Years in Prison for Defaming Monarchy
YALA — A provincial court on Thursday sentenced a blind woman to one and a half years in prison for posting content which it found violated royal defamation laws.
Prawit Graces 2018 Calendars With Mysterious Bling Watches
BANGKOK — Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha may be the junta leader, but as of Thursday, his deputy Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan might have surpassed him in popularity – or infamy – in terms of appearances on calendars.
Critics See Prayuth’s Military Dissociation as Campaign Strategy
BANGKOK — Critics on social media weighed in Thursday on a declaration by junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha claiming he was now a politician and no longer a soldier.
Prayuth Declares Himself Politician Who Used to Be a Soldier
BANGKOK — Three and a half years after leading a coup, Prime Minister Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha on Wednesday said he was now a politician who was formerly a soldier.
