Analysis: Junta Firmly in Command After Year of Mourning
BANGKOK — Thailand's military government has emerged from the year of official mourning for King Bhumibol Adulyadej with a firm grip on power and in no apparent rush to hold elections it has repeatedly delayed during the four years since its coup.
Governor Refuses to Quit Amid Royal Funeral Fallout
CHONBURI — An aide said Wednesday the governor of Chonburi province won’t resign as demanded by protesters angry at his handling of last week’s royal funeral ceremony.
No Details About 42 Fugitives Arrested at Royal Funeral
BANGKOK — Police declined to say Tuesday whether 42 people arrested at security checkpoints around the royal cremation grounds last week include any charged with royal defamation.
Prayuth Has No Time to Consider Lifting Politics Ban: Aide
BANGKOK — Prime Minister Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha is too busy responding to the long-running flood crisis to consider lifting his junta’s ban on political activities, one of his subordinates said Tuesday.
Yingluck Passports Revoked After Appeal Deadline Passes
BANGKOK — Four passports belonging to fugitive former premier Yingluck Shinawatra have been revoked, a deputy police chief announced Monday.
Gen. Srivara Ransibramanakul said he was...
Court Rejects ‘Excessive Force’ Case Against Junta
BANGKOK — A lawsuit filed by pro-democracy activists seeking 16 million baht in damages from the ruling junta was rejected by the civil court Monday.
19 Million Turnout For Cremation Raises Debate
BANGKOK — Thursday's cremation ceremony saw 19 million people participate, based on a government count of how many sandalwood flowers were offered for King Bhumibol.
Govt Issues Rules to View Royal Cremation Site
BANGKOK — With the official mourning period ending at midnight on Sunday, the culture ministry has issued dress and behavioral guidelines for those wanting to visit the royal crematorium at Sanam Luang.
Military Frees Man Detained For Vowing to Wear Red
BANGKOK — A former lese majeste convict vowed legal action Saturday against soldiers he claims injured him while taking him into custody during King Bhumibol’s funeral.
LA Woman Booted From Ceremony For Dress Invites Fury Online
BANGKOK — A Thai-American woman turned away Thursday from a Thai temple in Los Angeles for her attire has become an object of contempt online.
