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.
10,000 Ran Against Prayuth in Bangkok, But What’s Next?
BANGKOK — As many as 10,000 people joined an anti-government running event early Sunday morning in Bangkok in what appeared to be the largest political rally since the military seized power in 2014.
Opposition MPs Want Don to Resign Over False US-Iran Tip-Off
BANGKOK — Foreign Affairs Minister Don Pamudwinai was grilled in Parliament on Thursday by opposition MPs for having falsely claimed Thailand was informed in advance before the US assassinated a top Iranian general in Iraq.
‘Run Against Dictatorship’ Forced to Cancel in Two Provinces
BANGKOK — At least two anti-government running events were forced to cancel by the police as of Wednesday.
MFA Retracts Claim of US Warning Thailand on Iraq Airstrike
BANGKOK — The foreign affairs ministry on Tuesday night retracted the claim made by minister Don Pramudwinai that Thailand was informed of the drone strike which killed Iranian top military commander before it was carried out.
Drone Strike on Soleimani Renews Debate on Conscription
BANGKOK — Fresh standoff between the U.S. and Iran already caused a minor conflict in Thailand, where both pro- and anti-military figures are debating whether the country’s current defense dogmas are out of touch with the world.
Thai Gov’t Worried for US-Iran Conflict Fallout
BANGKOK — Officials and experts on Monday said they fear Thailand may be caught in collateral damage from the heightened confrontation between the U.S. and Iran.
At a Popular Shrine, New Year Prayers Echo Politics, Money Anxieties
BANGKOK — Many Thais spent the last hours of 2019 flocking to the much revered City Pillar Shrine where they pray for a better life next year – even as they express dire outlook for politics and money matters in the year 2020.
Analysis: Political, Economic Challenges to Test Prayuth in 2020
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is confident that a civilian, pro-military government he formed in the middle of this year after five years of junta rule can complete its four-year term.
Angry Pot: Prayuth Unamused by Reporters’ Nicknames for Gov’t
BANGKOK — Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha on Monday had only one response to a list of nicknames lampooning his administration compiled by a media group: a death glare.
