‘Emergency Order’ Transfers Army Units to King’s Command
BANGKOK — The government on Monday issued an order placing key military units under the direct command of His Majesty the King.
187 Rescued Refugees to be Prosecuted for Illegal Entry in Thailand
SONGKHLA — Police say 187 migrants who were abandoned by their brokers in Thailand and recently rescued by authorities will be prosecuted on charges of illegal entry into the country.
Govt Torpedoes Plan to Add 11,000 Hospital Nurses
BANGKOK — A number of nurse associations expressed anger Thursday over the government’s decision not to hire 10,000 new hospital workers as requested by public health officials.
Relief In Thailand Follows Border Temple Verdict
(12 November) Thai authorities have expressed a sense of relief following the verdict handed down by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over the sovereignty of Preah Vihear Temple.
Chalerm Flees Meeting After Taunting Protesters
(28 January) Commander of the Center for Maintaining Peace and Order (CMPO) has fled a meeting shortly after he challenged the besieging anti-government protesters.
Reds Lean in on Dhammakaya, Foes Dismiss ‘Opportunism’
BANGKOK — A well-known Redshirt activist vowed Thursday to continue supporting the besieged Wat Dhammakaya despite being briefly arrested and banned from entering the area.
Think Before Believing in Social Media: Prayuth
BANGKOK — Junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha urged the public on Friday to be critical while consuming news and information from social media.
Prayuth Makes Surprise Appointment of New Bangkok Governor
BANGKOK — Prime Minister Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha used his absolute power under Article 44 of the interim constitution Tuesday to appoint a replacement for Gov. Sukhumbhand Paribatra.
Fewer MPs Will Be Directly Elected in Next Vote
BANGKOK — Changes to the how representatives are apportioned will see voters, particularly in the northeast, represented by fewer ...
UDD Skeptical of Army's Stance On Interim PM
BANGKOK — Leader of the pro-government Redshirts has urged the commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Army to explicitly announce that he will not, if offered, accept a job as an interim Prime Minister.
