Facebook Blocks Historian’s Monarchy Post
BANGKOK — Facebook is blocking access to a post about the Thai Royal Family written by an exiled monarchy critic, it emerged earlier this week.
With New Cabinet, Thailand Replaces Junta With Army Allies
BANGKOK — Thailand's new Cabinet was sworn in Tuesday, creating a nominally elected government after five years of military rule but keeping power in the hands of the same allies of the army.
Singer ‘Tom Dundee’ Freed After Serving Five Years for Lese-Majeste
BANGKOK — A singer-turned-activist who spent five years in prison for defaming the monarchy was released Wednesday morning.
Thanat Thanavacharanon, or Tom Dundee, was greeted...
Wissanu: Gov’t to Retain ‘Attitude Adjustment,’ But Won’t Detain People
BANGKOK — The practice of “attitude adjustment” will continue even after the junta is formally dissolved tomorrow to pave way for the new government, deputy prime minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said Monday.
Celebrities Support Slapping Future Forward’s Pannika, Netizens Hit Back
BANGKOK — Online debate is swirling Monday after celebrities were caught supporting an Instagram post about slapping a Future Forward Party spokeswoman.
Netizens noticed today...
Fears of Future Assaults Force Activists to Seek Police Protection
BANGKOK — Three pro-democracy campaigners assaulted by men they believe to be acting on the junta’s orders said Monday they have sought police protection.
Scholars Save ‘Red Gate,’ the Backdrop to Oct. 1976 Massacre
BANGKOK — After 42 years, an iconic symbol of the brutalities which led to the 1976 massacre is finally under preservation.
‘I Don’t Condone Violence’: Prawit Denies Role in Activist Attack
BANGKOK — Deputy junta chairman Prawit Wongsuwan on Monday denied being behind a recent attack that left a pro-democracy activist in a critical condition.
Prayuth Sorry for Cabinet Infighting
BANGKOK — Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha on Monday offered a rare apology for ongoing feuds within the government coalition to secure key seats in the next cabinet.
Footage of Activist’s Assailants Released
BANGKOK — A security camera footage released by an opposition MP shows moments of an attack on a pro-democracy activist, which still left him in serious condition Sunday.
