Politics

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Parliament began a special session Monday that was called to address tensions as pro-democracy protests draw students and other demonstrators into the streets almost daily demanding the prime minister's resignation.

By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer

BANGKOK — First came the soldiers early in the morning to his home. Then a dozen menacing men in civilian clothes trailed and heckled him as he campaigned in public areas.

(2 May) Vice spokesman of Pheu Thai Party criticized Thai Rath newspaper′s cartoonist who caused a furor among the Redshirts by implying PM Yingluck Shinawatra is worse than a prostitute.

BANGKOK — The junta-appointed parliament rushed fast-track measures through Thursday naming His Majesty the King the sole authority to select the official head of Thai Buddhism, scrapping the previous system under which the monarch appointed one chosen by a religious council.

(4 April) The family of the missing Saudi businessman will petition His Majesty the King to seek "fairness" over the recent court verdict, a top Saudi diplomat said.

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin met with 180 representatives of the Thai community in the United States on November 17 (U.S. time) during his visit...

BANGKOK — His Majesty the King’s coronation ceremony will likely take place after the election, junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha said Tuesday.

BANGKOK — A minister who spent the past week embattled in narcotics allegations was hit with fresh scandals Friday, when netizens raise concerns that his PhD might be bogus.

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Wednesday revealed details of his government’s plan to stimulate the economy by giving digital cash...

BANGKOK — A German photojournalist who was assaulted by anti-government protesters last year has urged police to step up the investigation against his attackers.