Mourners Witness ‘Royal Body Theft’ Ritual
BANGKOK — The cremation ceremony for His Majesty the Late King set to take place Thursday was reportedly preceded by an ancient ritual little known outside the palace circle: the symbolic “theft” of the monarch’s body.
New Welfare Cards a Boost For Rich or Poor?
BANGKOK — For many commuters, 300 baht buys five long-haul BTS rides. For Chum Chompho, it means over a month’s supply of rice, instant...
Former Lese Majeste Convict Vows to Wear Red on Cremation Day
BANGKOK — A man once imprisoned for defaming the monarchy is being threatened online and warned by police after he said he would do something provocative Thursday, the day King Bhumibol will be cremated.
Overweight Cop Ordered to Do Pushups for Ignoring Boss
ANG THONG — A police officer in Ang Thong province was recently given a lesson on who’s the boss.
Graft Watchdogs Allege Gov’t Exploiting Climate of Mourning
BANGKOK — Transparency activist Srisuwan Janya follows a familiar routine: whenever the government does something questionable, the transparency advocate gets angry and files a complaint urging investigation. By one count, he’s done this more than 1,000 times.
Thai Gov’t Dodges Questions About Zuckerberg ‘Meeting’
BANGKOK — A day after Facebook denied a Thai government claim its CEO was coming to Bangkok to meet junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha,...
Mark Zuckerberg Has No Plans to Visit Thailand or Prayuth: Facebook
BANGKOK — Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is not traveling to Thailand to meet junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha, the social media giant said Wednesday.
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Rights Watchdogs Indicted for Observing Discussion
BANGKOK — The ability of human rights lawyers to protect the public will be further hampered as two go on trial by a military tribunal for allegedly engaging in politics, a civil rights lawyer said Wednesday.
Welfare Cardholders May Get 800 Baht For Staples
BANGKOK — Bangkok’s low-income residents received their version of junta welfare cards Tuesday just as the Finance Ministry said it might increase their shopping...
Campaign Season Already? Thaksin Ally Blasted for ‘Inappropriate’ Convoy
BANGKOK — Electoral contenders waving to crowds from atop speaker trucks are common sights during election season.
