Document Disproves Top Cop’s Booze Salary Story: Watchdog
BANGKOK — The state watchdog on Monday rejected the Bangkok police chief’s denials about monthly payments from the biggest alcohol producer, saying it had obtained his original financial disclosure document and found it certified with his signature.
19 Million Turnout For Cremation Raises Debate
BANGKOK — Thursday's cremation ceremony saw 19 million people participate, based on a government count of how many sandalwood flowers were offered for King Bhumibol.
Prayut Says Unity Necessary to Revive Virus-Hit Economy
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s prime minister, facing growing demands from students for change, warned Thursday that the nation must pull together to overcome the economic damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Read My Lips: No Political Amnesty, Prayuth Says
BANGKOK — Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha repeated on Tuesday that his goals for national reconciliation do not include amnesty to those facing legal action for previous cycles of political unrest.
Planned Yingluck ‘Coins’ by Supporter Draw Criticism
BANGKOK — A supporter’s attempt to mint coins with the image of former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra came under heavy criticism Saturday and Sunday for possibly inviting more trouble for the embattled politician.
Prayuth’s Nephew Quits Army a Year After Nepotism Scandal
BANGKOK — A former regional army commander and younger brother to the junta leader announced Sunday that his son has already resigned from the...
Prayuth’s Berlin Trip Rescheduled to Tuesday
BANGKOK — Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha is slated to visit Germany and meet Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday, government officials confirmed today.
Cops Cancel Presser on ‘Run Against Dictatorship,’ Activists Say
BANGKOK — Organizers of a sports event billed as a rally against PM Prayuth Chan-ocha said Monday their news conference on the activity was forced to cancel by the police.
Anti-Coal Activists Return to Krabi Confident of Victory
BANGKOK — A day after the junta said it would reconsider construction of a controversial power plant in the south, activists were waiting Monday...
Pundits Handicap Post-Yingluck Opposition Leaders
BANGKOK — A sudden vacancy atop the political opposition movement has prompted early short-listing of the next leader of the embattled Pheu Thai Party.
