Buddha Forbids State Oversight of Temples' Coffers, Buddhist Group Claims
BANGKOK — Disciples of a prominent Buddhist saint in northeastern Thailand have denounced a proposal that would allow the state to investigate treasuries of Buddhist temples across Thailand.
Hunger Games Premiere Cancelled Ahead of Anti-Coup Protest
BANGKOK — A movie theatre in Bangkok has pulled the latest "Hunger Games" film from its program, a day before an anti-coup protest was scheduled to take place at the film's premiere.
Army Downplays Concern Over Old Choppers After Deadly Crash
BANGKOK — The Royal Thai Army has dismissed speculation that a helicopter crash that killed 9 servicemen earlier this week was a result of the aircraft’s old age.
Students Arrested For Anti-Coup Salute During Junta Leader's Speech
BANGKOK — Five university students are being held in an army camp for flashing an anti-coup hand gesture while Prime Minister and junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha was giving a speech in the northeastern province of Khon Kaen this morning.
Citing Junta's Ban On Protest, Police Break Up Anti-Dam Rally
BANGKOK — Police blocked a protest in Bangkok against plans to build a controversial dam in northern Thailand today, citing the military junta's ban on all political activities.
Thai Junta's '12 Values' Film To Launch On 6 Dec
BANGKOK — A film depicting Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha’s moral teachings will premier across Thailand this December, officials say.
Southern Separatist Banners Mock 'Happiness' Policy
NARATHIWAT — Police discovered four banners in Narathiwat province this morning that threaten to launch more attacks on Buddhist civilians and state officials in the insurgency-plagued region.
Khon Kaen Redshirt Leader Welcomes Prayuth To Northeast
KHON KAEN — A core Redshirt activist in Khon Kaen province said his supporters will not stage any protests against the upcoming visit by Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha, the leader of the 22 May coup d’etat.
Lese Majeste Facebooker Says She Was Framed
BANGKOK — A 26-year-old Thai woman says that someone broke into her Facebook account to post anti-monarchy comments without her knowledge.
Thai Junta Chairman To Tour Two Redshirt Provinces This Week
BANGKOK — The chairman of Thailand’s military junta is scheduled to visit two northeastern provinces this week that are considered strongholds of the Redshirt movement.
