Japan’s Emperor in Thailand to Pay Respects to Late King
BANGKOK — Japanese Emperor Akihito arrived in Bangkok on Sunday to pay his respects to the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej, following a weeklong trip to Vietnam aimed at winning support against Chinese expansionism.
Poll Reveals 72% Know Little About Article 44
BANGKOK — Over 70 percent of the respondents to a poll conducted by Bangkok University said they had “little or very little understanding” about Article 44 of the provisional charter, which grants the junta leader absolute power.
Al Jazeera’s Report on Dhammakaya Chopped by TrueVisions (Video)
BANGKOK — A local cable television provider on Friday censored Al Jazeera’s report on the military government’s blockade of Dhammakaya temple, prompting an online reaction from the news agency’s Thailand correspondent.
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.
Thai Soap Offends Burmese With Royal Caricature
BANGKOK — A primetime soap portraying a Burma-like kingdom has drawn the ire of some in Myanmar who are demanding it be pulled off the air.
Sacked Palace Aide Confesses to Land Encroachment, Asks to be Jailed
BANGKOK — Former Grand Chamberlain Jumpol Manmai confessed Thursday to building a luxury mansion on public land and declined to post his own bail, according to the police officer in charge of the investigation.
Abortion in Thailand: More Safe and Legal Than You May Have Thought
BANGKOK — The small clinic has only four sections: a reception area, restrooms, counseling room and an area where the actual procedure is performed.
Anti-Torture Bill Not Quashed, Senior Justice Official Says
BANGKOK — A senior Justice Ministry official said the regime remains committed to enacting legislation against torture and enforced disappearance despite belief the bill died recently in a subcommittee.
Top-Cop Says ThaiBev Salary Disclosure Was a Mistake
BANGKOK — Bangkok’s police chief has sought to dispel concerns that paychecks he collected from the nation's’ largest alcohol producer posed a conflict of interest by declaring they don’t exist.
Expelled Grand Chamberlain to be Charged
BANGKOK — The royal palace has fired the grand chamberlain to His Majesty the King, citing “grave disciplinary violations” and will charge him with land encroachment later this week, police sources said Tuesday.
