Former Thai Princess Asks Media For Privacy
BANGKOK — The wife of Thailand’s Crown Prince has asked reporters camped outside her home to respect her privacy following her resignation from the Royal Family last week.
Fallen Tree Narrowly Misses PM Prayuth's Car
BANGKOK — The Prime Minister of Thailand narrowly escaped injury after a tree fell on his motorcade in Bangkok today, injuring two of his bodyguards.
Thai Govt To Launch 'Twelve Values' Stickers For LINE
BANGKOK — The Thai government has announced its "New Year's gift" for all Thais: free virtual "stickers" representing the junta leader's moral teachings for the chat application LINE.
Thai Junta Chairman Vows to Hunt Down Critics of Monarchy
BANGKOK — Thai authorities are seeking to extradite critics of the Thai monarchy living abroad for legal prosecution in Thailand, Prime Minister and junta chairman Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha said today.
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.
Junta Leader Blames Stock Market Plummet on 'Rumours'
BANGKOK — Thailand’s military junta leader and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has blamed the 9 percent drop in Thailand’s stock market today on unspecified "rumours."
Govt Confirms Royal Payment To Former Princess
BANGKOK — The Thai government confirmed today that the palace has granted a request to transfer money to the wife of the Crown Prince, who recently resigned her royal status.
Local Officials Denounce Proposal To Elect Governors
BANGKOK — Hundreds of local officials defied the military junta's ban on public protests today by rallying against a proposal that would allow Thais in every province to elect their own Governors and local administrators.
Police Post Removed From Residence of Former Thai Princess
BANGKOK — State police have been withdrawn from the Ratchaburi residence of the wife of Thailand's Crown Prince, after the former Princess resigned from her royal status last week.
Police Expand Investigation Over 'Lese Majeste Foodstuff Conspiracy'
BANGKOK — Police say they are looking for more suspects who allegedly cited connections with the palace to discourage other business owners from supplying the Thai Royal Family with food products.
