Parties Fume Over New ‘Gerrymandered’ Electoral Map
Political parties are angry about a redrawn electoral map of Thailand they say has been gerrymandered to boost the prospects of pro-junta parties.
Prayut’s Farewell Message Affirms His 20-year National Strategic Plan
Outgoing former PM Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, who first came to power through the May 2014 coup, posted a farewell message on Facebook Saturday morning...
Thai Editor's Arrest Slammed As Media Faces Wider Clampdown
BANGKOK (DPA) — The rearrest of a Thai magazine editor by the ruling military was criticized by rights activists Wednesday, as the domestic media faced further possible restrictions.
2nd Mutilated Body Linked to Anti-Monarchist Aide
BANGKOK — The second of two mutilated bodies that recently turned up in the Mekong River belongs to a second missing anti-monarchist in exile,...
Future Forward Leader Says He’s Ready to Oppose a Military Coup
BANGKOK — Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit said Monday he is ready to oppose a military coup after rumors spread that another was...
Prawit Wants to Build a Wall Along Border With Malaysia
BANGKOK — We may soon see a great wall along our southern border, and we will make Malaysia pay for it. Or at least a portion of it.
Activists Protest Any Rollback of National Health Care
BANGKOK — Those looking to protect Thailand’s universal health care benefits defied the junta’s assembly ban on Tuesday to protest proposed amendments to the law which would remake the much-praised system that has been in place since 2002.
A House Divided: Ideological Clashes Split Families as Protests Heat Up
I-tim’s mother says that if they still want to be mother and son, he must stop criticizing the monarchy.
Rights Groups Worried for Press Freedom Under Emergency Law
BANGKOK — Media and rights watchdogs on Thursday urged the military-backed government to respect freedom of the press as it wields emergency powers to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
Forget Politics and Unite in Face of COVID, Prayut Tells Nation
BANGKOK — Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday evening urged Thais to set aside political squabbles and work together for a “great Thailand” amid the coronavirus pandemic.
