Elusive Thai activist ‘Penguin’ gets 2 years in jail over lese majeste
Activist Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak, who was granted bail in February 2022, failed to appear at the initial reading of the verdict on June 25, so the court rescheduled it for…
Court denies former Thai PM Thaksin’s request to travel to Dubai for medical treatment
The court said Mr Thaksin’s illnesses were not such that they could not be treated by physicians in Thailand.
Move Forward Party to announce closing statement ahead of verdict
Statement reiterates the party’s nine points in defence and explains how the Election Commission was wrong in alleging it wanted to topple the monarchy.
Thais enjoy reading contrary to misconceptions, publishers say
According to a survey of 1,500 readers ranging from teenagers to the elderly early this year, Thai people now read for 113 minutes—or almost two hours—a day, Suwich…
Thai Cabinet delays 10,000-baht handout review but timeline unchanged: Deputy Finance Minister
The delay will not affect the scheme’s timeline, and people can register via the Thang Raj application from August 1 to September 15 as per usual. Those eligible will be able to…
PM Srettha to issue final statement on controversial appointment of PM Office minister
Final case summary brings together key content from an earlier 32-page submission to the Constitutional Court.
Political manoeuvring heats up as ex-PM Thaksin breaks ties with Prawit
General Prawit Wongsuwan, leader of the Palang Pracharath Party, has been keeping a low profile in his “forest house” to avoid political heat, knowing that any strong…
Thailand’s Move Forward party vows to move on despite threat of dissolution in August
Move Forward on July 28 released a specially made video clip on its Facebook page, showing core members saying their opponents could not kill the party’s spirit simply by having…
Thai embassies and consulates worldwide mark King’s 72nd birthday
The events included offering royal tributes and floral arrangements, pledging oaths of allegiance as good civil servants and citizens, signing well-wishes books, lighting candles,…
28 starving dogs eat dead owner’s leg in Bangkok house
A foundation rescued the dogs after the owner, suffering from comorbidities, was found dead in his bedroom.