Pricey Microphone Scandal Greets Junta Cabinet
BANGKOK — As Thailand’s interim Cabinet ministers moved into their offices in the Government House today, questions about the recent 67 million baht renovation of the Cabinet room continue to loom large.
NCPO: Stop Photoshopping Images of Junta Leader
BANGKOK — Thailand’s military regime has scolded internet users for mocking junta leader and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha with photoshopped images posted on social media.
Activists Charged With Lese Majeste After 70-Day Detention
BANGKOK – Two activists accused of insulting Thailand’s royal family for participating in a play about a fictional monarch have been formally charged with lese majeste after being held in detention for more than 70 days.
Junta’s Threat Against Media Causes Uneasiness & Paranoia: Journalists Association
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
For the Thai mass media, last year was an uneasy one, filled with “paranoia” as the military junta continues to want to “strictly control” the media, through summoning, detention without charge, verbal attacks and even threats to punch reporters’ faces, Thai Journalists Association’s annual report for 2015 on the topic concluded.
Senior Staff Writer
For the Thai mass media, last year was an uneasy one, filled with “paranoia” as the military junta continues to want to “strictly control” the media, through summoning, detention without charge, verbal attacks and even threats to punch reporters’ faces, Thai Journalists Association’s annual report for 2015 on the topic concluded.
King Monitored for Irregular Heart Activity
BANGKOK — King Bhumibol Adulyadej is being closely monitored for irregular function of his heart muscles, the Royal Household Bureau announced last night.
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US Ambassador Dangles Big ‘If’ on Thai Entry into Trade Bloc
BANGKOK — U.S. Ambassador Glyn Davies today welcomed Thailand to join a Washington-backed regional trade agreement, but stressed it would first need to meet the pact’s “high standards.”
Egypt Lawmakers Approve Possible 3-Decade Rule by President
CAIRO — Egyptian lawmakers voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to extend term limits for President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi until 2034, part of a package of constitutional...
Shinawatra’s Female Leaders Share Ways to End Violence Against Women
BANGKOK - Two prominent Shinawatra female politicians highlighted International Women's Day (March 8), urging people to be aware of the violence and discriminatory treatment...
Demonstrators Burn Israeli Flags At Embassy Protest in Bangkok
BANGKOK — Protesters rallied in front of the Israel Embassy in Bangkok today to voice their anger over Israeli air strikes in Gaza, despite the Thai military junta’s ban on public gatherings.
Thai Govt Promises 'Colour-Blind Constitution'
BANGKOK – Thailand’s military government has promised that the new charter will not support any of the country’s political factions, despite the conservative leaning of the 36 people appointed to the drafting committee this week.
