NACC to Probe Yingluck's Compensation to Protest Victims
BANGKOK — Thailand's national anti-graft body has begun investigating the compensation funds given to victims of political protests by the former government toppled in the 22 May coup.
Chiang Mai Students' Anti-Coup 'Lunch Talk' Cancelled
BANGKOK - Student activists in Chiang Mai province called off a symbolic anti-coup "lunch talk" after soldiers were deployed at their university this morning.
Thorn in the Pillar: Freshman Makes Enemies Upsetting Tradition. Allies Too.
BANGKOK — Every year freshmen in crisp uniforms press together on the campus of Chulalongkorn University. As one, thousands lower their heads to the ground in respect to statues of kings Rama V and VI in a swearing-in ceremony treated as a sacred ritual. Except this year.
Armed With Social Media, Thais Gear up For Friday’s Protest
BANGKOK — Netizens opposed to the government are mobilizing for what is expected to be a large protest against PM Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday afternoon.
Netizens Instructed to Report ‘Inappropriate Content’ by ISPs
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission has urged internet service providers and netizens to report “inappropriate content” on social media in the wake of the His Majesty the King’s death.
Police Arrest Suspected Anti-Royal Broadcaster
BANGKOK — Police say they have arrested the man behind a famous internet alias who regularly published audio clips that criticized the Thai Royal Family, a crime punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
Kingsguard Named ‘Royal Impostor,’ Stripped of Decorations
BANGKOK — His Majesty the King has revoked all royal decorations from the deputy commander of the royal household’s bodyguard unit.
Thai Newscaster Suspended for Lambasting Turkish President
BANGKOK — A Thai newscaster was suspended Thursday for calling Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan a dictator on live television.
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Military Tries to Control Coup Narrative
BANGKOK — The Thai military is stepping up efforts to control the narrative behind the coup it staged last week with propagandist videos and stern censorship of alternative accounts.
Fears of Future Assaults Force Activists to Seek Police Protection
BANGKOK — Three pro-democracy campaigners assaulted by men they believe to be acting on the junta’s orders said Monday they have sought police protection.
