Thai Junta Dismisses Counter-Coup Rumor
BANGKOK — Thailand's ruling military junta has dismissed a rumor circulating among supporters of the Redshirt movement about an impending counter-coup.
Outpouring of Prayer, Anxiety About Future at Siriraj Hospital (Photos)
Unlike hundreds of well-wishers who gathered to pray outside Siriraj Hospital on Thursday morning, Thanaporn Sitthiworasilp wore neither pink nor yellow. The 22-year-old said she and her mother rushed there that morning on a mission to distribute 1,000 copies of Buddhist prayers they believed could help His Majesty’s longevity.
Military Reminds Northeastern Radio Stations To Broadcast Junta Programs
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — Military officers have threatened to revoke the licenses of community radio stations in northeastern Thailand that refuse to broadcast the military junta’s daily talk shows.
BACC Director Says He Was Fired for Speaking Out Against City Hall
BANGKOK — The director of the city’s largest downtown art center said Tuesday that he was fired for standing up against city hall defunding...
Pita Smiles Despite EC Will Investigate Him More Seriously
The Election Commission has resolved on Friday to investigate whether Move Forward Party PM candidate Pita Limjaroenrat knowingly violate election laws because he knew...
Fourth Cabinet Reshuffle Introduces Five Newcomers
BANGKOK — Five new cabinet members were introduced Friday as the military government rotated its positions for the fourth time since seizing power in 2014.
Legal Scrutiny Over Prayuth’s 86 Billion Baht Handouts
BANGKOK — The Election Commission said Thursday it will investigate whether the military government’s decision to hand out nearly 87 billion baht to the...
Gadfly Raises Concern Over CP’s Hand in Coronavirus Vaccine Deal
BANGKOK — A transparency activist on Monday demanded an investigation into whether the government is favoring large conglomerates in its bid to vaccine Thailand’s population against the coronavirus.
Prawit Watch Watch: And Then There Were Five
BANGKOK — An online watchdog on Wednesday spotted what looks like a fifth pricey watch on deputy junta chairman Prawit Wongsuwan’s wrist.
Hackers Batter ThaiGov Online as Anger Over Cyberlaw Boils Over
BANGKOK — Anger over the passage of the new Computer Crime Act resulted in escalating attacks on many government websites Monday.