Queen Treated for Lung Inflammation
BANGKOK – Her Majesty the Queen was diagnosed Thursday night with inflammation in her lung, a palace statement said.
Why Thailand Should Worry About an Improved(?) Computer Crime Act
BANGKOK — For the past year, Wirada Saelim lived under a cloud of anxiety that she and her colleagues would be tried as criminals...
Gov’t to Honor Late King With Nationwide Event
BANGKOK — The military government on Wednesday called on provincial authorities to organize mass events Tuesday in honor of His Majesty the Late King.
Elderly Writer Arrested for Lese Majeste a Year After Alleged Offense
BANGKOK — A 75-year-old writer was arrested and charged with royal defamation for a speech he gave at a public forum a year ago, his lawyer said Wednesday.
Gen. Prayuth Plays Down Trump Comparisons
Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha played down comparisons between him and Donald Trump on Tuesday, saying that while he may not be a politician like the U.S. president-elect, he is a straight shooter.
Amnesty Campaigns Against Prosecution of Thai Lawyer
BANGKOK — London-based rights group Amnesty International called on its members Monday to encourage Thailand’s military government to drop a count of sedition and other charges against a human rights lawyer.
Thai Progressives React to Trump’s Shocking Victory
BANGKOK — This year hasn’t been kind to the brand of liberal democracy championed by progressives and internationalists. But advocates of liberal democracy in Thailand said they still have faith in the system.
Monk Claims His Magic Cloth Helped Donald Trump Win
The same magic monk credited with Leicester City FC’s victory earlier this year took some credit for helping Donald Trump ascend to the White House with one of his magic cloths.
East Asian Media Puzzled and Disturbed by Trump Victory
BANGKOK — Media outlets in East Asia scrambled Thursday to make sense of Donald Trump’s surprise presidential victory.
American Expats Wail, Cheer, Brace for President Trump
Vindicated was how Dayton Kannon felt when he learned Wednesday that Donald Trump had been elected president of the United States.
