Dhammakaya Allows DSI Search of Hospital
PATHUM THANI — Wat Dhammakaya on Friday morning relented and allowed security forces to search parts of its compound to look for its fugitive leader, who’s facing a raft of charges including money laundering.
Reds Lean in on Dhammakaya, Foes Dismiss ‘Opportunism’
BANGKOK — A well-known Redshirt activist vowed Thursday to continue supporting the besieged Wat Dhammakaya despite being briefly arrested and banned from entering the area.
Dhammakaya Spokesmonk Surrenders to Police
BANGKOK — A monk-spokesman for Dhammakaya on Thursday turned himself to police to face charges of insurrection, a day after a warrant for his arrest was issued.
BBC Shortwave Towers Shut Down in Thailand
BANGKOK — Britain's BBC announced Wednesday it is ending its shortwave transmissions from Thailand after 20 years of operation because it failed to reach...
Military Govt Ready to Defend Thai Rights Record in Geneva
BANGKOK — Thailand is “fully prepared” to defend its record and obligations on human rights next week when they are discussed in Geneva before the United Nations, a government official said Wednesday.
Pheu Thai Politico Wanted for Tweets Insulting Prayuth
BANGKOK — A former politician is wanted by police for allegedly defaming junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha on Twitter.
Prawit Tours Submarine Pen Site, Defends Need to Buy One
CHONBURI —Deputy junta chairman Prawit Wongsuwan on Monday toured the site where a submarine pen will be built in Chonburi province.
DSI Suspects Dhammajayo Hiding in Newly Fortified Hospital
PATHUM THANI — Just north of the sprawling Wat Dhammakaya complex is an unfinished hospital called Boonraksa. Soldiers tried to search it weeks ago, but were pushed back by a crowd of monks and the faithful.
ISOC Drops Defamation Suit Over Torture Report, Raising New Concerns
BANGKOK — A criminal defamation case brought by the military against three human rights defenders will be dropped, a source within the government counterinsurgency agency said Tuesday.
HM King Strips Dhammajayo of Monk Title
BANGKOK — The spiritual leader of the influential Dhammakaya sect was stripped of his royal-bestowed title Sunday night on instruction of His Majesty the King.
