Arnon: Street Protests Deferred To Mid Year Due to COVID-19
BANGKOK — Large protests seeking the government’s ousting and monarchy reforms will likely be put on hold until the middle of 2021 due to concerns over the coronavirus outbreak, pro-democracy movement leader Arnon Nampa said Tuesday.
EC: Bangkok Gubernatorial Election Likely This Year… Maybe.
BANGKOK — Bangkok will probably get to vote for its Governor some time in 2021. Emphasis on the ‘probably,’ because even an agency tasked with organizing elections doesn’t even know for sure.
Police Seek to Strip Parina of Immunity, Charge Her for Land Encroachment
BANGKOK — The law enforcement is in the process of stripping pro-government MP Parina Kraikupt of her legal immunity so she can face charges on public land encroachment, lawmakers briefed on the matter said Monday.
Gadfly Raises Concern Over CP’s Hand in Coronavirus Vaccine Deal
BANGKOK — A transparency activist on Monday demanded an investigation into whether the government is favoring large conglomerates in its bid to vaccine Thailand’s population against the coronavirus.
Bangkok Drift: Gov’t Reverses Course on Mandatory Tracking App
BANGKOK — Government officials on Thursday abandoned a threat to prosecute coronavirus patients who were found without the virus tracking application installed on their phones, less than two hours after the announcement was made.
17-Year-Old Student Latest Person Charged With Insulting HM King
BANGKOK — A civil rights lawyer group said Thursday the number of dissidents facing the draconian charges of defaming the monarchy rose to 42, including, most recently, a 17-year-old student.
No Debate: Parliament Shuts Down for 14 Days to Avoid Virus
BANGKOK — Thailand’s legislative branch will not be able to pass laws, amend legislations, or scrutinize the merits of government actions for 14 days, following an unprecedented decision to suspend the Parliament amid coronavirus anxiety.
YouTube Blocks Rap Song Critical of Thai Monarchy
BANGKOK — A music video by Thailand’s foremost dissent rap group was blocked by YouTube as of Monday night.
No Virus Found On MPs Who Attended Meeting with Infected Gambler
BANGKOK — No coronavirus case was found among lawmakers who had attended the same meeting at the Parliament with an infected gambler from Rayong, officials said Monday.
Cops Crack Down on Activist ‘Shrimp Market,’ Arrest 16 People
BANGKOK — At least 16 people were taken into custody after riot police broke up an impromptu prawn market set up by pro-democracy activists on Thursday.
