Junta Congratulates Myanmar on Elections
BANGKOK — Thailand’s junta congratulated Myanmar today for conducting its first free election in 25 years.
Kingsguard Named ‘Royal Impostor,’ Stripped of Decorations
BANGKOK — His Majesty the King has revoked all royal decorations from the deputy commander of the royal household’s bodyguard unit.
Army Colonel Accused of Insulting Monarchy as ‘Royal Impostor’
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter
BANGKOK — An army colonel is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes and embezzling funds in the construction of a massive park which recently opened to honor the monarchy, sources said today.
Staff Reporter
BANGKOK — An army colonel is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes and embezzling funds in the construction of a massive park which recently opened to honor the monarchy, sources said today.
Famous Astrologer 'Mor Yong' Dies in Custody
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter
BANGKOK — A well-known astrologer accused of insulting the monarchy has died in custody, the Minister of Justice said today.
Staff Reporter
BANGKOK — A well-known astrologer accused of insulting the monarchy has died in custody, the Minister of Justice said today.
Handshake Heralds More Tactical US Approach to Junta
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Activists and academics say they are confident that U.S. policy toward the military government of Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha will be adjusted but not drastically changed after what appeared to be a cordial meeting late last month between Prayuth and the new U.S. Ambassador to Thailand, Glyn Davies.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Activists and academics say they are confident that U.S. policy toward the military government of Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha will be adjusted but not drastically changed after what appeared to be a cordial meeting late last month between Prayuth and the new U.S. Ambassador to Thailand, Glyn Davies.
Thai Bar Chides Legal Overreach of Anti-Alcohol Crusader
BANGKOK — A legal scholar has urged the alcohol regulation board not to interpret the law on its own after its chairman threatened legal action against beer gardens for promoting consumption of alcohol.
Junta Launches Crackdown on 'Influential Figures' Stoking Crime
By Amy Sawitta Lefevre
Reuters
BANGKOK — Thailand's junta launched a crackdown today on organized crime, its latest effort to clean up the country and improve the image of the military government as it struggles to get a sluggish economy on track.
Reuters
BANGKOK — Thailand's junta launched a crackdown today on organized crime, its latest effort to clean up the country and improve the image of the military government as it struggles to get a sluggish economy on track.
Prawuth Resigns from Police & ‘Bike for Dad’ Board
BANGKOK — Former police spokesman Police Gen. Prawuth Thavornsiri has resigned from all bureaucratic posts, police commander Chakthip Chaijinda announced today.
Fallen Former Police Spokesman ‘Back in Thailand’
BANGKOK — Former national police spokesman Prawuth Thawornsiri has returned to Thailand but not shown up for duty, police chief Chakthip Chaijinda said today, saying it was up to the veteran officer whether to address rumors he might be under investigation.
Accused ‘Royal Imposter’ Too Sick to Appear in Court, Police Say
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter
BANGKOK — A nationally renowned astrologer accused of exploiting ties to the Royal Family for personal gain failed to appear in court as scheduled today.
Staff Reporter
BANGKOK — A nationally renowned astrologer accused of exploiting ties to the Royal Family for personal gain failed to appear in court as scheduled today.
