Charge Filed Over NRC Deputy Chairman’s ‘Woman Ruler’ Speech
BANGKOK — The deputy chairperson of the National Reform Council (NRC) says one of his recent speeches was distorted to imply that he insulted Thailand’s Crown Prince.
Protesters Denounce Thai Premier's Visit to Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR (DPA) - Political and human rights activists protested at Thailand's embassy in Malaysia Monday against the visit by Thai Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha.
Student Activists Paid To Flash Three-Finger Salute: Army Commander
BANGKOK – A high-ranking army commander has insisted that student activists who staged a flash protest in front of Thailand’s military ruler last month were paid to disrupt the event by politicians.
Southern 'Separatist Banners' Dismiss Peace Talks
YALA — Suspected insurgents in southern Thailand have hung dozens of banners across the region questioning upcoming peace talks with Thailand's military government.
Junta Spokesman Faults CNN For 'Misleading' Report on Anti-Coup Protests
BANGKOK — A spokesperson for Thailand’s military government has expressed concern over a recent CNN report’s "misleading presentation" of events in post-coup Thailand.
Thailand's Crown Prince Strips Wife's Family of Royal Name
BANGKOK (DPA) — Thai Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongorn issued an official letter stripping his wife's family of its royally bestowed surname due to a corruption scandal, local media reported Sunday.
Junta Leader's Calls For 'New TV Background' Sparks Internet Meme
BANGKOK - A day after the military ruler of Thailand expressed discontent with the "boring" background of his weekly TV show, hundreds of Thais responded by posting doctored images of the junta leader with new, comical backdrops.
Govt Urges Student Activists To Join Forum Instead of Protesting
BANGKOK - Thai government officials have asked student activists to participate in the junta-backed public forum, instead of protesting against the military regime.
'Reformist' Democrat MP Resigns To Join Junta's Reform Body
BANGKOK - The self-identified "reformist" Democrat MP has resigned from his party today to serve as the sec-gen of the reform body appointed by the Thai military junta.
Chiang Mai Students' Anti-Coup 'Lunch Talk' Cancelled
BANGKOK - Student activists in Chiang Mai province called off a symbolic anti-coup "lunch talk" after soldiers were deployed at their university this morning.
