Public Holidays Yet Unchanged, Gov’t Says
BANGKOK — The government urged the public Friday not to believe rumors about possible changes to public holidays next year, saying those associated with the late King Bhumibol, such as National Day on Dec. 5, remain unchanged for now.
Man Arrested for Insulting King, Possessing Marijuana
SA KAEO — Police on Friday said they arrested a 18-year-old man in the northeastern province of Sa Kaeo for possessing marijuana and defaming...
Rejecting Vigilantism, Regime Ramps Up 112 Crackdown
BANGKOK — The military government has responded to episodes of retribution and mob violence by walking a fine line between condemning both those who speak ill of the monarchy and take justice into their own hands.
Police Look For Motorist Vowing to Shoot Those Who Defame King
BANGKOK — Police on Thursday were looking for an armed man who filmed himself driving around southwest metro Bangkok alternately crying and threatening to kill anyone caught defaming His Majesty the Late King.
New Privy Councilor Appointed in Place of Prem
BANGKOK — An ex-prime minister was elected new head of the Privy Council Wednesday, replacing former chairman Prem Tinsulanonda who is now serving as Regent of Thailand’s vacant throne.
Gov’t Backs Off From Specific Succession Time Frame
BANGKOK — The government on Tuesday night revised yet again the timeframe for when Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn will ascend the throne as King Rama X.
Decorate, Don’t Remove Portraits of Late King: Govt
BANGKOK — Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha ordered government agencies Tuesday not to take down portraits of His Majesty the Late King.
Woman Harassed Off Bus and Slapped Was Mentally-Ill: Police
BANGKOK — A 55-year-old woman assaulted by a bystander and humiliated in an online video for allegedly insulting the monarchy suffers from mental illness, according to records released by police Monday.
Blogger Calls For Harassment of BBC Correspondent
BANGKOK — A blogger known for promulgating anti-Western conspiracy theories urged people Friday to protest at the BBC’s bureau in Bangkok and personally harass...
Prayuth: Crown Prince Will Soon Take Throne
BANGKOK — Prime Minister Prayuth Chana-ocha said Tuesday that Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn could ascend to the throne as soon as Friday.
