Criticism of Prayuth Over Toon Bodyslam Draws Junta Wrath
BANGKOK — A junta rep on Wednesday filed a criminal complaint against an opposition party spokeswoman for her scathing post about junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha.
Show and Don’t Tell: Gen. Prawit Won’t Explain His Bling Watch to Public
BANGKOK — The second in command of the ruling junta said Wednesday he’s willing to discuss his taste for luxury wristwatches with an anti-corruption agency, but not the public – and certainly not reporters.
Dead Cadet: Army Promises Swift End to Inquiry
BANGKOK — The investigation into a 19-year-old cadet’s academy death will be completed “soon,” military officials said Tuesday.
Buddhist Rites, Charitable Acts Mark National Day
BANGKOK — National Day was being marked Tuesday with a series of religious rites dedicated to His Majesty the Late King Bhumibol, six decades after it was moved to fall on his birthday.
Deputy Junta Head Sports Spendy Haute Horology
BANGKOK — There are fewer things in life to better cheer an old man up when things are tough than a nice new watch.
Army Arrests Alleged Redshirt Militant in ‘Ko Tee Network’
BANGKOK — A man wanted in connection with recent discovery of weapons cache in Chachoengsao province has turned himself in, a defense ministry spokesman confirmed Monday.
MFA Says ‘No Evidence’ Yingluck Has Obtained British Passport
BANGKOK — Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai said Monday there is no evidence to support rumors that fugitive former premier Yingluck Shinawatra has obtained a British passport.
Read King Vajiralongkorn’s Speech to New Cabinet
BANGKOK — The new cabinet convened by junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha – the fifth lineup in his three-plus years of rule – was officially unveiled to the public today, when they gathered for a traditional group photo in front of Government House.
Junta Detains Facebook Star for ‘Inciting Unrest’
BANGKOK — A social media personality known for his fiery criticism of the authorities was detained Saturday morning on order of the ruling junta after he suggested the government’s popularity is plummeting.
King Grants New Land For Zoo Move, Uniforms For Police
BANGKOK — On the orders of King Vajiralongkorn, police will be given new uniforms, and Bangkok’s oldest zoo will move to a larger space outside the city.
