Human Rights Commissioner Pledges to Reverse Standing
BANGKOK — The National Human Rights Commission of Thailand, or NHRC, has been downgraded from by its international governing organization, a decision one commissioner hopes will be overturned later this year.
Vigil For Charlie Hebdo Massacre Victims in BKK
BANGKOK — Several dozen people gathered in central Bangkok Thursday evening to honor those killed in the deadly attack on a satirical magazine in France yesterday.
Police Arrest Reporter Investigating Former Police Chief
BANGKOK — An investigative journalist was arrested Wednesday night while looking to alleged graft linked to the brother of a top junta leader.
Dhammakaya Defies Order to Halt Broadcasts
PATHUM THANI — The satellite channel of an influential Buddhist sect had yet to comply with an order to cease broadcasting Wednesday after it called for acolytes to gather in what police say is another bid to thwart the arrest of its fugitive abbot.
Trigger Happy: Thai Children Get Hands on Tanks, Jets, Guns for Children’s Day (Photos)
BANGKOK — Guarding his M60A3 tank with pride and a sense of mission is Master Sgt. 1st Class Techasit Yoophagdee.
Two Redshirts Punished By Martial Court For Defying Junta Summons
BANGKOK — Two Redshirt activists were sentenced to suspended jail terms in martial court today for not reporting to Thailand's military regime in the wake of the 22 May coup d'etat.
New Charter Draws Bipartisan Criticism
BANGKOK — Prominent politicians from Thailand’s rival political parties displayed a rare show of unity with shared criticism of the military junta's new interim constitution.
Just 2-point difference, Opposition Party failed, House of Representatives voted against Progressive Liquor Bill
House of Representatives meeting on Nov 2, 2022, voted against Move Forward Party’s Progressive Liquor Bill twice, first by 177:174 votes and then by...
Royalists Slam ‘Foreign Interference’ in Major Counter-Rally
BANGKOK — Pro-monarchy supporters gather in large numbers on Sunday in a show of force amid calls to reform the revered institution made by some anti-government activists.
Facebook Blocks Thailand From Page Satirizing Monarchy
BANGKOK — In the first apparent acknowledgement it is cooperating with Thai authorities in censoring content, Facebook has blocked its users in Thailand from accessing a page satirizing Thailand’s Royal Family, citing local laws.
