Politics

BANGKOK — An online watchdog on Wednesday spotted what looks like a fifth pricey watch on deputy junta chairman Prawit Wongsuwan’s wrist.

King Vajiralongkorn, 65, ruled Thailand for all of 2017. It was the first time in over seven decades that Thais have lived under a monarch other than King Bhumibol, who died in October 2016 at 88.

BANGKOK — As if three undeclared wristwatches were not enough, deputy junta leader Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan was spotted wearing what appears to be a...

BANGKOK — A well-known anti-corruption campaigner called for Deputy Prime Minister Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan to be suspended until investigations into his unusual displays of wealth are completed after he was seen wearing another multi-million baht accessory.

BANGKOK — A well known human rights lawyer was summoned by police Thursday to hear charges of violating the Computer Crimes Act and contempt of court.

BANGKOK — Pro-democracy activists will converge Friday to tell the military junta that its days in power are numbered.

BANGKOK — An army-run inquiry is set to absolve the armed forces of any wrongdoing in the death of a 19-year-old academy cadet, a source said Wednesday.

Some in the pro-democracy movement who want the international community to more actively oppose the junta were not happy about the news.

BANGKOK — Deputy Prime Minister Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan will submit a letter Tuesday afternoon to anti-corruption officials clarifying how he obtained a multi-million baht watch and diamond ring that were not declared among his assets upon taking office, according to sources in the Government House.

BANGKOK — Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai said Monday there is no evidence to support rumors that fugitive former premier Yingluck Shinawatra has obtained a British passport.