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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.
A file photo of Pawit Mahasarinand.

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.
Junta leader Prayuth Chan-Ocha points at mackerel Thursday in Bangkok's Minburi Market.

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.
Five luxury watches have been spotted on the arm of junta deputy leader Prawit Wongsuwan.

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.

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