Art on Trial: The Mor Lam Singer
Jailed for two years for performing in a play that satirized the monarchy, Patiwat “Bank” Saraiyam turned to his enduring passion for singing mor lam, writing what he said was 100 songs. Some expressed his feelings. Others, he said, helped soothe fellow inmates.
‘I Did What I Had to,’ 2006 Coup Maker Says 10 Years Later
BANGKOK — As the plot to stage Thailand’s first coup d’etat in a decade was put in motion on a Tuesday night 10 years ago tomorrow, the man behind the entire stratagem said he was playing tennis at an army base near his home.
Not Here to Entertain You: B-Floor Confronts Thailand in Movement and Meaning
BANGKOK — People rise lifelessly behind orange road barriers. They take on different identities and personalities through movements alternating between zombies shuffling, mobs lynching, gunmen shooting, spectators cruelly laughing and shirtless students crawling.
New Digital Ministry Launches With Logo That Sends Heads Shaking
BANGKOK — Thailand officially welcomed its new Ministry of Digital Economy and Society on Thursday and the internet immediately went crazy about its logo.
Fresh Warrant Issued for Suspected Phang Nga Market Bomber
SURAT THANI — A seventh warrant was issued Thursday in connection with the spree of bomb and fire attacks during Mother’s Day holiday, while elsewhere the only suspect arrested so far denied all charges against him.
Confident Prayuth Gives Florid Account of Nation on Cusp of Greatness
BANGKOK — Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha, who was appointed prime minister by his appointed parliament two years ago, had a lot of hopes and ambitions to share Thursday.
Activists Welcome End to Military Trials – Wish it Applied to Them
BANGKOK — Kittithat Sumalnop became a prominent pro-democracy and won the nickname “Champ 1984” for the time he was famously arrested one month after the coup for eating a sandwich and reading Orwell.
Junta Revokes Military Trials for Civilians
BANGKOK — Civilians will no longer be tried by the military after the junta Monday revoked orders passed since it seized power over two years ago.
Hundreds Join Colorful Rally for King on Auspicious 9/9
KHON KAEN — Hundreds of people turned out for a mass performance in honor of His Majesty the King in Khon Kaen province on Friday, which marked the ninth day of the year’s ninth month, a date considered auspicious by many Thais.
Prison Refutes Rumor Yellowshirt Founder Sondhi Died
BANGKOK — Former media tycoon and political activist Sondhi Limthongkul is alive and serving his 20-year jail for fraud conviction, despite online rumors suggesting otherwise, director of the Klong Prem Central Prison said today.
