Prayuth ‘Animal Farm’ Endorsement Left Netizens Snorting
BANGKOK — Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha’s suggestion that Thais read dystopian classic Animal Farm snowballed into an avalanche of social media ridicule Thursday.
Artists Should ‘Speak the Truth,’ Says Director of Anti-Junta Rap Video
BANGKOK — The director of an rap video slamming four years of military rule said that he was committed to getting his message out...
Redshirt Ex-Leader Tells Students Not to Touch Monarchy
BANGKOK — Former Redshirt leader Jatuporn Prompan on Thursday warned student protesters to steer clear of the monarchy in their anti-government rallies.
‘Why Are They Chasing Me Out?’ Student Protest to Target Minister
BANGKOK — High school activists will march on the education ministry on Wednesday to protest its perceived reluctance to defend students’ rights to protest.
Prayuth, Prawit, 4 Others Face No-Confidence Censure
BANGKOK — The opposition said Friday it is sighting its gun on PM Prayut Chan-o-cha and four other ministers for the first no-confidence debate in nearly seven years.
Hardcore Redshirt 'Rambo' Quits Politics For Life
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — The hardline Redshirt activist known as 'Rambo Isaan' has vowed to quit politics "for life" following his release from six days of detention in a military camp.
Immigration Renews Visa for American Academic Who Writes About 112
KHON KAEN — The immigration bureau on Monday said it has issued a new work permit and visa for an American academic who faced expulsion after his documents were suddenly revoked by his previous employer.
Prayuth Declares Himself Politician Who Used to Be a Soldier
BANGKOK — Three and a half years after leading a coup, Prime Minister Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha on Wednesday said he was now a politician who was formerly a soldier.
High Schoolers Hold Flash Mobs In Solidarity with Anti-Govt Protests
BANGKOK — High school students in multiple schools across the country on Monday turned the daily flag-raising ceremony into an act of solidarity with the ongoing anti-government protests.
Red-Yellow Reconciliation In Prison, As Tweeted by Anti-Coup Activist
Veteran anti-coup activist Sombat Boonngarm-anong took to twitter this afternoon to recount his experience among other prisoners, including the notorious "Popcorn Gunman," in Bangkok's Remand Prison.