Military To Promote Prayuth's Twelve Values Via Social Media
BANGKOK — The Royal Thai Army has announced plans to use social media to promote the teachings of Thai junta leader and former army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha.
Activists Protest Thai Human Rights Agency's Post-Coup 'Silence'
BANGKOK — Anti-coup activists disrupted an award ceremony organized by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) this morning to protest the agency's perceived apathy in the face of human rights abuses following the 22 May coup.
Thai Government Denies Housing CIA Secret Prison
BANGKOK — The Thai government has denied the existence of a secret prison inside the country’s borders, following fresh queries about an alleged CIA "black site" in Thailand after the recent release of a damning report on the US's post-9/11 interrogations of suspected terrorists.
Activists Throw 'Birthday Party' To Mark Constitution Day
BANGKOK — Anti-coup activists organised a roadside "birthday party" to celebrate Thailand’s national Constitution Day amid tight security in Bangkok yesterday.
Soldiers Confiscate 'Thaksin Strawberry Jam'
MAE HONG SON — Soldiers have dismantled a food stall in northern Thailand that sold strawberry products with a logo resembling the face of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Army To Monitor Memorial Service For Matichon Exec
BANGKOK – The Thai army says it will dispatch three officers to "observe" a memorial service for a recently deceased member of Matichon's executive board, out of fear that the event may violate the junta’s ban on political gatherings.
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.
