Three Killed in Two Successive Pattani Shootings
PATTANI — Two shootings occurred Tuesday morning in the southern border province of Pattani killing three people.
Nation Goes Black For Father’s Day
BANGKOK — A slew of events from Buddhist rites to a jazz concert were planned for Monday, the anniversary of His Majesty the Late King Bhumibol’s birthday that had been celebrated as Father’s Day for nearly four decades.
Activist ‘Pai Dao Din’ Freed on Bail After 112 Arrest
KHON KAEN — After being arrested on a charge of defaming the monarchy for sharing a BBC Thai biography of King Rama X, a northeastern activist was freed on bail Sunday.
Activist ‘Pai Dao Din’ Arrested For Lese Majeste
CHAIYAPHUM — A northeastern activist and dissident was arrested Saturday morning and accused of defaming the monarchy for sharing a BBC Thai biography of the new King.
Criticism Prompts Gov’t Rethink of Workout Wednesday
BANGKOK — Ninety minutes of mandatory weekly exercise imposed by junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha on all bureaucrats nationwide has been moved to a later time, apparently to ward off criticism that officials were forced to drop their work to comply.
Vajiralongkorn Ascends the Throne as King Rama X
BANGKOK — Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn completed his ascension to the throne as King Rama X of Thailand, the government announced Thursday night.
Deadline for Dhammakaya Abbot to Surrender Expires, Again
BANGKOK — Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha urged the leader of an influential Buddhist sect to surrender Wednesday, as the deadline for the abbot to surrender came to an end with no sign of him.
Flight and Plight of Rohingya Captured in Photos
BANGKOK — Over the years, there were times Saiful Huq Omi felt documenting Rohingya fleeing persecution from Myanmar was an exercise in futility that he wanted to stop.
Hidden Explosive Kills Soldier in Restive Southern Thailand
BANGKOK — Police say a soldier has been killed by an explosive device near an army checkpoint in southern Thailand.
Prince Vajiralongkorn Proclaimed King Rama X
BANGKOK — Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn was proclaimed the new monarch of Thailand on Tuesday, the step before he fully succeeds his father King Bhumibol,...
