1932 Democratic Revolution Plaque Removed
BANGKOK — One of the nation's few remaining acknowledgments to the birth of its democracy disappeared Friday.
NBTC Orders Spring Radio Off Air For Five Days
BANGKOK — Broadcasting authorities on Wednesday ordered Spring News TV’s radio channel shut for five days after receiving complaints that it had aired inappropriate content.
Govt Bans ‘Any Online Communication’ With Three Monarchy Critics
BANGKOK — Three outspoken critics of the Royal Family became persona non grata on the internet Wednesday under an outright government ban on contacting or sharing content from them, “directly or indirectly.”
Victims of April 10 Remembered Only on Social Media
BANGKOK — Seven years later no solemn commemoration, no marker, and, in the present political climate, no formal ceremony was staged to remember 25 lives lost near the Democracy Monument in deadly clashes between security forces, armed militants and protesters.
Term Limits Among Big Changes Proposed for Local Government
BANGKOK — Term limits would be imposed on the thousands of subdistrict headmen nationwide if a Monday proposal by the junta-appointed reform assembly becomes law.
Meet the Female Monks Fighting for Spiritual Equality
When the nation began mourning King Bhumibol after his death late last year, several dozen robed women entered the long queue to pay their respects at the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall where his body lay in state.
New Charter Spells Out Late 2018 Election, But No One’s Certain
BANGKOK — Thailand must have a general election 19 months from now, or late next year, according to the timeframe set forth in the newly enacted constitution. Yet as of Friday, no official would confirm that was the case.
Communities Booted Out by Soldiers Say They Feel Powerless
BANGKOK — Rural residents fighting forced eviction from across the country met recently and concluded that it’s more difficult to win any reprieve under the junta, which is bringing force to bear against them and stifling any attempts at protest with harassment and the Public Assembly Act.
Wave of Attacks Hits Deep South on Charter Day, Killing 2
PATTANI — Two paramilitary rangers died in the southern border provinces Thursday night in a string of attacks that included bombs, shootings and an assault on the power grid.
Before and After: Read the 5 Articles Rewritten After Thai Constitution Was Approved
BANGKOK — Thailand’s 20th constitution came into effect on Thursday with a royal signature, but with some notable changes than that which the public supported six-to-four in a vote this past August.
