PM Prayuth's 'Doppelganger' Found In Nong Khai
NONG KHAI — A photo of a gym teacher in Nong Khai province has gone viral on social media after a student pointed out the teacher's likeness to Thai junta leader and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha.
Khon Kaen Woman Detained For 'Mocking' King's Birthday
BANGKOK — A hospital employee in the northeastern province of Khon Kaen has been detained by army officers for allegedly insulting the monarchy on Facebook.
Crown Prince Makes Merit For HM King's 87th Birthday
BANGKOK — The Crown Prince of Thailand attended a religious service to mark the 87th birthday of his father, King Bhumibol, at the Grand Palace today.
HM the King's Birthday Appearance Canceled Over Health Concerns
BANGKOK — The King of Thailand will not make a public appearance on his birthday today after doctors examined his medical condition last night, the Royal Household Bureau said in a statement today.
Prayuth Holds 2-Hour Meeting With Print Media Execs
BANGKOK — Thailand’s junta chairman and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha personally met with 16 newspaper executives in Bangkok yesterday to “create understanding” about his administration.
Crisis Group Predicts More Unrest in Post-Coup Thailand
BANGKOK — The reform effort spearheaded by Thailand’s military junta is likely to bring about more conflict in Thailand, the International Crisis Group predicted in a new report released today.
Prayuth Promises To Be Less Angry, More Polite With Press
BANGKOK — Junta chairman and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has vowed to speak more cordially with the press in honor of the King of Thailand’s 87th birthday on Friday.
Khon Kaen Student Activists Deny Being Paid To Protest
BANGKOK — The five student activists who flashed an anti-coup gesture in front of Thailand’s junta leader last month have denied allegations that they were hired to stage their protest.
Thai and Malaysian PMs Set Conditions for Peace Talks With Southern Rebels
BANGKOK — Thai Prime Minister Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha and his counterpart in Malaysia have set conditions for potential Malaysian-brokered peace talks between Thai authorities and Muslim insurgents in Thailand’s southern border provinces.
Constitution Drafters Look to German Election Model
BANGKOK — The junta-appointed committee tasked with drafting Thailand’s 19th constitution is considering adopting the German model of elections, officials say.
