Interview: Military Surveillance Turning Thailand into ‘1984’
BANGKOK — Giving a surveillance agency run by the armed forces a free rein in national security issues risks turning Thailand into a totalitarian state, a political scientist warned in an interview.
Gov’t Says ‘5 More People’ May be Nabbed for Royal Insult
BANGKOK — A top official said Tuesday five more people might be arrested in connection with “inappropriate” online comments about the monarchy, in addition to an activist apprehended by the police last night.
Minister Orders Cafes, Restaurants To Collect Customers’ Wifi Data
BANGKOK — A minister said on Tuesday cafe and restaurant operators with free wifi service must collect internet traffic data used by their customers up to 90 days, or face punishment.
Activist Arrested, Accused of Making Threats to Monarchy
BANGKOK — Police on Tuesday said they arrested a pro-democracy campaigner who spread “hatred” toward the monarchy in an online post – an allegation disputed by his lawyer.
Police Say Belgian Reporter Held Over ‘National Security’ Concerns
BANGKOK — A spokesman for the national police on Monday confirmed that a Belgian journalist was detained ahead of his interview with an anti-government...
Police Won’t Comment on Belgian Reporter Allegedly Detained for Redshirt Interview
BANGKOK — A Belgian journalist was briefly detained while he was preparing to interview a prominent Redshirt activist, a media organization said Friday.
Princess Sirindhorn Thanks China for Friendship Medal (Photos)
BEIJING (Xinhua) — President Xi Jinping on Sunday presented national medals and honorary titles of the People's Republic of China (PRC), the highest state honors, to dozens of individuals ahead of the 70th founding anniversary of the PRC.
Future Forward Admits to Hiring A Lobbyist for Thanathorn’s US Visit
BANGKOK — Top government officials on Friday ordered a probe into the Future Forward Party after it admitted to hiring an American lobbyist to facilitate the party leader's visit to the US in July.
Gubernatorial Contender Vows Corruption-Free Bangkok
BANGKOK — An anti-graft activist and former junta-appointed lawmaker said she would bring transparency and better spending practices to the City Hall if elected as the next governor of Bangkok.
‘Fake Degrees’ Concern Raised Over Thammanat’s Credentials
BANGKOK — A minister who spent the past week embattled in narcotics allegations was hit with fresh scandals Friday, when netizens raise concerns that his PhD might be bogus.
