Cave Rescue Leader Keeps Post as New Gov. Takes Over
CHIANG RAI — The new governor of Chiang Rai province said Friday he would respect his predecessor's role as the leader of the ongoing effort to rescue 13 young men trapped inside a cave complex there.
His Majesty the King Continues Stay At BKK Hospital
BANGKOK — The King of Thailand is spending a second day at Bangkok’s Siriraj Hospital for his annual medical checkup, according to statement from the Royal Household Bureau.
Redshirt Leaders Vow Response to Suthep Speech
BANGKOK — Leaders of the Redshirt movement said they will test the ruling junta’s impartiality by calling their own news conference in response to one held last week by archrival Suthep Thaugsuban.
Yingluck ‘Confused’ by Signals on Rice Subsidy
BANGKOK — Former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said she’s been left befuddled by the military government’s announcement that her controversial subsidy for rice farmers benefited the nation but was still potentially fraudulent.
Prayut, Cabinet Survive No-Confidence Vote (As Expected)
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha survived a no-confidence vote Saturday in parliament amid allegations that his government mismanaged the economy, bungled the provision of COVID-19 vaccines, abused human rights and fostered corruption.
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.
Authorities Play Down Fears of ISIS in Thailand
BANGKOK — Police played down Wednesday the implications of an Australian intelligence report suggesting some Thais were involved with the Islamic State.
Watchdog Says Anti-Graft Agency Stalling For Prawit
BANGKOK — The anti-corruption chief said Deputy Prime Minister Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan has not explained the provenance of 23 undeclared luxury watches in his possession, over a week after the deadline to do so.
Ex-Top Cop Appoints Top Cop to Run Premier League
BANGKOK — Looking to expand the organizational culture he oversaw as Thailand’s top cop, the former national police chief-turned-president of Thai football today appointed his successor – the current police chief – to head the company behind the Thai Premier League series.
Election Commission Lays Down Timeline for 2019 Poll
BANGKOK — Thailand is set to vote March 24 on its future government, but the results may not be finalized until early May, according to a timeline laid down by the organizers of the election.
