This Draft Day, Thai Media Asked Not to Ridicule Trans Women
BANGKOK — “Boys who look like angels.” “Men excited over two beautiful ladyboys on draft day.” “Even prettier than ‘real women.’”
Former Minister Faces Political Ban For Issuing Thaksin Passport
BANGKOK — Junta-appointed lawmakers are expected to retroactively remove a Foreign Affairs minister Thursday for issuing a new passport to fugitive former Prime Minister...
Rethink Use of Absolute Power, UN Rights Committee Tells Thailand
BANGKOK — Thailand’s military government should reconsider the use of absolute power and end all military trials of civilians, the UN Human Rights Committee recommended Tuesday night.
Media Groups Criticize Shutdown of Voice TV in Rare Show of Solidarity
BANGKOK — Two media associations on Tuesday called upon state broadcast regulators to reconsider the week-long blackout of a television station for its criticism toward the military government.
17B Baht Tax Bill Taped to Thaksin’s Door
BANGKOK — The Revenue Department posted a bill for overdue taxes Tuesday at a home owned by fugitive former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, two...
Govt Orders Voice TV Off Air Starting Midnight
BANGKOK — Voice TV will be taken off the air entirely for a week starting at midnight Tuesday after broadcasting authorities suspended its license.
Redshirt Firebrand ‘Ko Tee’ Says He’s Fled Laos
BANGKOK — A fugitive Redshirt activist wanted for allegedly insulting the monarchy and accused of plotting the assassination of junta leadership said Sunday that he’s no longer residing in Laos as thought by authorities.
Drop ‘Retard’ and Other Harmful Language, Thai-Language News Media Urged
BANGKOK — Those who only read news in English might be surprised to pick up a Thai-language newspaper and find the developmentally disabled called...
Govt Floats Long-Term Land Leases for Foreigners
BANGKOK — Foreigners may be able to actually own land in Thailand – even if it’s just temporary.
Witness Says Soldiers Shot Lahu Activist as He Fled Beating
BANGKOK — The army’s account about the chain of events which led to shooting a Lahu ethnic activist to death last week at a checkpoint was disputed by an eyewitness who said he saw the whole thing.
