Prayuth to Change Constitution at King’s Request
BANGKOK — Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha Tuesday said His Majesty the King has asked for changes to the constitution approved by the public in August relating to his powers.
Authorities Visit BBC Thai Offices, Block Article Online
BANGKOK — Police officers briefly visited the BBC’s offices in Bangkok where they reportedly helped themselves to some drinks before departing Tuesday at the same time an article published by the broadcaster’s Thai-language service was blocked.
Mourners Witness ‘Royal Body Theft’ Ritual
BANGKOK — The cremation ceremony for His Majesty the Late King set to take place Thursday was reportedly preceded by an ancient ritual little known outside the palace circle: the symbolic “theft” of the monarch’s body.
Calls For Calm Over ‘Witch Hunt’ Concerns After HM King’s Death
BANGKOK — Calls for tolerance have gone out as the national mourning for His Majesty the King sees outbursts of anger toward those deemed disrespectful.
Editor Removed For Mismanagement – Not Junta Pressure: Bangkok Post
BANGKOK — Thailand’s largest English-language daily newspaper Tuesday disputed claims by its recently dismissed editor that he was taken off the job under pressure from the military government.
Thai Soap Offends Burmese With Royal Caricature
BANGKOK — A primetime soap portraying a Burma-like kingdom has drawn the ire of some in Myanmar who are demanding it be pulled off the air.
Future Forward Party Found Guilty, Disbanded by Court
BANGKOK — The Constitutional Court on Friday dissolved a key opposition party for violating election laws by accepting an illegal loan from its billionaire founder.
Blogger Calls For Harassment of BBC Correspondent
BANGKOK — A blogger known for promulgating anti-Western conspiracy theories urged people Friday to protest at the BBC’s bureau in Bangkok and personally harass...
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.
Wife of Foreign Critic of Monarchy Held Incommunicado
BANGKOK — Police raided the Bangkok home of a well-known British author and monarchy critic’s Thai family Friday morning, taking away his wife, 3-year-old son and father-in-law along with computers and other materials.
