New York Times Local Publisher Redacts Article on ‘Sagging’ Thailand
BANGKOK — There was a big hole on the front page of The International New York Times today after the newspaper’s local printer refused to publish a story about the challenges and frustrations in the kingdom.
Army Returns 'Happiness' to Thais With Free Music, Photo Ops
BANGKOK — Hundreds of Thais gathered by Victory Monument, the former site for anti-coup rallies, to partake in the military junta’s “Returning Happiness to the People” concert and fair in Bangkok today.
Monarchy Critic Faces Charge for 2013 Interview
BANGKOK — Police have reopened a criminal investigation into a former history professor who criticized the monarchy in a interview broadcast nearly three years ago, a deputy police commander said Thursday.
No State Role in Media Regulation, Experts Say
BANGKOK — Media experts say the government has no place on a proposed council empowered to issue and revoke licenses for journalists – not unless unless press freedoms are to be undermined.
Smaller, Subdued Crowd Awaits Yingluck Verdict
BANGKOK — It was a less boisterous crowd of supporters gathered outside the Supreme Court on Wednesday to hear the rescheduled reading of the verdict...
Group Says It Will Ask Political Parties to Endorse Welfare State
BANGKOK — A group of activists said Monday it will try to persuade political parties to turn Thailand into a welfare state.
Calling themselves “We...
Thailand Aims To Create 200,000 Jobs In The EEC Smart City
BANGKOK - The Thai government approved on January 2, 2024, the establishment of the EEC Business Center and Livable Smart City, a special economic...
Former Senator to Sue Junta for Politics Ban
BANGKOK — A Pheu Thai politician said Thursday he will sue the ruling junta for retaining its three-year long ban on political activities.
Political Assembly Ban to Be Lifted After Sept Meeting: Prawit
BANGKOK — The ban on political activities will be lifted after a September meeting in which the military government and political parties will discuss the future of politics and elections the junta deputy said Tuesday.
Anonymous Hacks Police Sites to Campaign for ‘Justice’ in Koh Tao Murders
BANGKOK — Hacker collective group Anonymous last night claimed responsibility for taking down at least 14 police websites in Thailand in a campaign for “justice” in the Koh Tao murder case.
