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Protesters hold placards demanding the election be held on Feb. 24 at a rally Tuesday near the Ratchaprasong Intersection in Bangkok.

Protesters, Politicos Demand No More Election Delays

BANGKOK — Mounting frustration over the growing possibility that Election Day could be postponed yet again have led to resumed protests in the capital.
A photo posted in January 218 to the CSI LA Facebook page showing what appeared to be another fine watch worn by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan in October 2016 when he was under fire for an expensive taxpayer-funded flight to Hawaii. Original image: Independent News Network / CSI LA Facebook

Anti-Corruption Body Clears Prawit in Watch Scandal by Narrow Vote

BANGKOK — One year after a scandal engulfed the deputy junta leader over his collection of expensive watches, the National Anti-Corruption Commission on Thursday cleared him of any wrongdoing.

Merry X’Mas! Parliament Unanimously Passes Medical Marijuana

BANGKOK — After a years-long struggle and multiple hold-ups, a proposal to legalize marijuana for medical use passed the last legal hurdle required Tuesday and is on its way to become the law of the land.
Welfare card holders wait in line Dec. 9 to withdraw 500-baht holiday stipends in Yala province.

Cash Rush! Commotion as Crowds Hustle for 500B Holiday Handout

BANGKOK — Chaos erupted in front of Krung Thai Bank offices and ATMs nationwide as crowds flocked to receive a government stipend just in time for the holidays.

Prawit Plays Down Republican Threat

BANGKOK — Deputy junta chairman Prawit Wongsuwan said Friday a Thai republican group believed operating from Laos should not be taken seriously.
Cherprang Areekul at the Technology Crime Suppression Division on Tuesday.

BNK Singer Goes to Police Over Sex Toy Pic

BANGKOK —One of the kingdom’s top pop singers filed a police complaint Tuesday against whoever digitally inserted a sex toy into a photo of...
Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha speaks to reporters Tuesday at the Government House.

Coronation to Come After Election, Prayuth Says

BANGKOK — His Majesty the King’s coronation ceremony will likely take place after the election, junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha said Tuesday.
Panthongtae 'Oak' Shinawatra, at left, with his father Thaksin Shinawatra and aunt Yingluck Shinawatra in a photo subsequently deleted from his Instagram in February 2018.

Thaksin’s Son Declares For Pheu Thai After Years on Periphery

BANGKOK — Panthongtae "Oak" Shinawatra, the only son of fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, entered politics directly Sunday by ...

Activist Protests Higher Salaries for Generals

BANGKOK — A transparency activist on Friday slammed plans to increase salaries for top military brass.
Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan points at a reporter on Nov. 15 at the Defense Ministry in Bangkok. Photo: Prachaya Nongnuch / Matichon

Junta No. 2 Answers Election Question With Offer of Violence

BANGKOK — Obviously incensed by questions whether oft-delayed elections would happen as planned in February, the deputy junta leader said he would answer such...

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