Politics

BANGKOK — In a twist to a scandal accusing Prime Minister Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha of overpaying and breaching anti-corruption laws in the purchase of puppies, the junta leader said Wednesday that the surplus was meant for their vaccination and delivery – not to give the seller moral support, as he was quoted saying initially.

BANGKOK — Junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha said Wednesday morning that he had yet to receive three controversial puppies for which he allegedly overpaid, leading an activist to accuse him of breaching anti-corruption laws.

BANGKOK — Anti-corruption activist Srisuwan Janya said he would petition the anti-corruption commission on Wednesday over Prime Minister Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha’s  purchase of three puppies late last year.

BANGKOK — The press should promote the government’s work, report positive news and enable all sides to talk with one another, said junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha on Tuesday.

BANGKOK — While it’s common to wish others good health and a happy and prosperous New Year, some Thais have taken to wish for a return to democracy in 2018.

BANGKOK — King Vajiralongkorn addressed the nation on television Sunday at midnight to wish Thais a happy 2018, saying they had carried themselves well through many important 2017 events with tolerance and calmness.

BANGKOK  — All those extravagant gift baskets and greetings cards on sale at the malls? Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha doesn’t want any of that.

BANGKOK — Neither police nor Pheu Thai Party would confirm that fugitive former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra was in London despite a sighting reported by a news agency.

CHONBURI — Six people have been convicted of defaming Chonburi’s governor, who is currently suspended for mismanaging the royal funeral memorial. Nearly 60 others remain on trial for the same charge.

BANGKOK — A pair of soldiers who accompanied rocker Toon Bodyslam on his epic cross-country charity run were honored by the army in a ceremony Thursday.