Homeless People have the Right to Mourn too, Says Activist
BANGKOK — As homeless people were being evicted from Sanam Luang, the center of mourning for the death of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, a veteran activist assisting homeless people urged the government and the general public to rethink, be more understanding and not exclude them from the area.
Everything You Were Afraid to Ask About Thai Rice Subsidies
BANGKOK — When the military government approved spending at least 20 billion baht to guarantee prices for rice farmers, two questions were raised: How...
Constitution Monument Pushed Aside for Rail Line
BANGKOK — In the end, no one was there to defend the Defense of the Constitution.
Regime’s Southern Overtures Met With 19 Attacks, 3 Deaths
PATTANI — Jittraporn Banjong was working in front of the checkout counter when two men with covered faces entered the 7-Eleven where she worked. They fired a gunshot and told everyone to get down before splashing gasoline all over the place.
Feast on Election Day Frenzy and American Breakfast Wednesday
BANGKOK — Which way will Florida tilt? Who will be the first to reach the magic number of 270? Will the loser concede graciously?
Prayuth Named ‘Press Freedom Predator’ – Again
BANGKOK — Junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha was named a “press freedom predator” for a second year by Paris-based Reporters Without Borders on Wednesday, largely for suppressing media coverage and expression in the run-up to August’s charter referendum.
Army Opens Cyber Center to Fight 112, ‘Distorted’ Info
BANGKOK — The Army opened a new Army Cyber Center on Tuesday tasked with combating and suppressing information deemed illegal or undesirable.
Formerly the Military...
Ultra-Royalists Threaten To Destroy 1932 Revolution Plaque
Social media was abuzz Wednesday after an ultra-royalist threatened Monday to destroy the 1932 Revolution plaque located next to Rama V’s equestrian statue.
Rice Subsidy Returns: Gov’t Approves 20 Billion Baht For Farmers
BANGKOK — The interim cabinet on Tuesday approved a higher-than-expected agricultural subsidy under which the government will spend at least 20 billion baht to guarantee prices for struggling rice farmers.
What a Trump or Clinton Win Next Week Would Mean for Thailand
BANGKOK — With the outcome of next week’s U.S. elections far from certain, Thai political experts predict a win by Donald Trump would lead to more erratic relations with Washington while a Clinton administration would mean continuity.
