King Fires 2 Senior Cops From Royal Guards
BANGKOK — His Majesty the King expelled two former deputy police commanders from the royal police bodyguard corps, the palace announced on Tuesday.
Scholar Fears Massive Renovation of Iconic Avenue May Erase History
BANGKOK — Works are underway to tear down buildings along a 1,200-meter stretch of the iconic Ratchadamnoen Avenue and rebuild them under a new architectural style per orders from the Crown Property Bureau, who owns the land.
Court Acquits Future Forward of Anti-Monarchy Allegation
BANGKOK — The court on Tuesday acquitted a key opposition party of allegations that it attempted to overthrow the constitutional monarchy.
Man Behind ‘Illuminati Complaint’ Against Future Forward Speaks Out
BANGKOK — A lawyer responsible for a legal complaint that could result in a dissolution of a key opposition party said Tuesday he had no bias toward the accused.
Royal Parade: 4 Things You Might Have Missed
BANGKOK — Nearly 7,000 troops from all four branches of the armed forces – the army, navy, air force, and police – participated in a grandiose military parade before Their Majesties the King and Queen on Saturday.
Parina Appointed to Anti-Graft Committee, Netizens Gobsmacked
BANGKOK — Netizens are left in disbelief on Friday to hear that a coalition politician accused of encroaching on public land was formally appointed to a House Committee on anti-corruption measures.
Activist Says Naming Bridge After Prayuth May Cost Him Premiership
BANGKOK — A transparency campaigner on Friday said a request by a government lawmaker to name a proposed bridge after PM Prayuth Chan-ocha risks breaching the nation’s highest law.
Ultraroyalist Hospital Director Says New Hires Must Disclose Social Media Accounts
BANGKOK — An military officer who runs a private hospital on Tuesday announced he would only hire employees who share the same pro-establishment views as his, and said job applicants must give up their social media accounts for screening.
Hundreds Stage ‘Run Against Dictatorship’ Outside Bangkok
BANGKOK — Inspired by “Run Against Dictatorship” run in Bangkok, over 2,000 people organize local versions of the event in their own provinces outside the capital Sunday morning.
At Pro-Gov’t Walk, Supporters Rally Behind Their Embattled ‘Uncle’
BANGKOK — Several thousands walked and beat fruit piñatas in a Sunday morning rally to show support for PM Prayuth Chan-ocha, coming hot on the heels of a rival anti-government event that drew far more participants.
