Prayut Imposes 10PM Nationwide Curfew in Bid to Stop Virus
BANGKOK — In a televised address, PM Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday evening announces a nationwide curfew for the entire country, effectively from Friday onward.
Prayuth’s ‘Time’ Moment Deemed Inappropriate For Thailand
A top junta official disputed characterizations of the junta leader in a profile featured on the cover of an edition of Time magazine one sale throughout Asia – but not Thailand.
Islamophobia in Thailand Irrational and Dangerous: Scholars
Top: A banner opposing construction of mosques in Bueng Kan province's Phon Charoen district posted to a Facebook page that is a clearinghouse of...
Short of an Armistice, Justice Minister Concedes Defeat in ‘War on Drugs’
BANGKOK — When a government official declared drugs the winner in the “War on Drugs” Thursday, it sounded like something from the satirical pages of The Onion.
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.
This Draft Day, Thai Media Asked Not to Ridicule Trans Women
BANGKOK — “Boys who look like angels.” “Men excited over two beautiful ladyboys on draft day.” “Even prettier than ‘real women.’”
Thailand Protests Gambian Minister’s ‘Sex Tourism’ Remark
BANGKOK — The foreign affairs ministry on Monday handed a formal protest to the Gambian government after one of its minister reportedly suggested tourists looking for sex should go to Thailand.
Prayuth Calls for Year of Mourning for King
BANGKOK — Prime Minister Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha urged the public to wear mourning clothes for a period of one year to mourn the death of His Majesty the King in a televised address Thursday evening.
Royal Medal for Crown Prince’s Bodyguard
BANGKOK — The government announced Sunday that Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn has granted a royal decoration to one of the officers in his royal guard unit.
Schools Still Ignore Gov’t Revised Haircut Rule
BANGKOK — Public schools across the country continue to impose an old, abolished dress code that forces students to wear their hair short, activists said Thursday.
