Dhammakaya Bans Three TV Stations For ‘Biased Reporting’
BANGKOK — A day after brief skirmishes broke out between police and monks and devotees of Wat Dhammakaya, the temple Tuesday banned journalists from three television stations from its property.
Royal Intervention Back On Yellowshirts Agenda
(12 November) Hardline royalist faction of the anti-government movements has called for the monarchy to intervene against the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.
Thailand Waives Visas for Japanese Business Travelers for 3 Years Before PM’s Visit to...
ฺBANGKOK - Before Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will pay an official visit to Japan from 14 to 18 December, the Cabinet has approved measures...
Court Acquits Redshirt Ex-Con of 112
BANGKOK — The court on Wednesday cleared a man convicted in a bomb plot of defaming the royal family, citing insufficient evidence.
“I’m Definitely Not Going To Miss It.” Chonthicha Jangrew Removed Her EM
Political activist turned Move Forward Party MP candidate Chonthicha Jangrew removed her EM tracking anklet on Thursday after wearing it for nearly a year.
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Spotlight on Laos Ahead of Key ASEAN Summit
VIENTIANE — The light was fading over Vientiane on a cool December evening when a Jeep was stopped at a traffic light. CCTV video later showed the occupant of the car being pulled out and taken away in a pickup truck, never to be seen again.
Politico Wants Gov’t to Probe ‘Shoddy’ Sanitary Masks
BANGKOK — A Democrat on Tuesday politician urged the government to investigate whether 10 million face masks donated to the public were made without proper quality control.
Critics Say Prayuth Trying to Attract Youth, Garner Votes
BANGKOK — Critics see the meeting between Prime Minister Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha and a popular girl band along with the introduction of free FIFA World Cup viewing as the government’s attempt to reach out to younger voters for next year’s election.
Activist’s Mother Catapulted into Political Fame and Fray
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Being the mother of a prominent student activist is tough. You get calls from the junta using carrot and stick to ask about his whereabouts, you get summoned, and when those tactics don’t work, you’re accused of being paid off by some politician or another.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Being the mother of a prominent student activist is tough. You get calls from the junta using carrot and stick to ask about his whereabouts, you get summoned, and when those tactics don’t work, you’re accused of being paid off by some politician or another.
Thai Govt Releases LINE 'Twelve Values' Stickers
BANGKOK - The Thai military government has officially unveiled a set of "stickers" that depict the moral teaching of junta leader Prayuth Chan-ocha for the chat application LINE.
