BANGKOK, Oct 1 – Thailand’s Appeals Court today sentenced political firebrand Sondhi Limthongkul to two years in jail for repeating a lese majeste statement earlier made by a Red Shirt political activist. The court’s verdict overruled an earlier ruling by the kingdom’s Criminal Court which acquitted him of the charge. Read more: MCOT
BANGKOK, Aug 23 – Their Majesties the King and Queen are in better health after residing at Klai Kangwon Palace in the seaside resort town of Hua Hin for the past three weeks, a senior medical officer said today. Clinical Prof Udom Kachintorn, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, said His Majesty the […]
Army commander General Prayuth Chan-ocha yesterday defended the monarchy against what he called unfair criticism, and lambasted rumour-mongers calling for a coup to end the ongoing political instability. He said Their Majesties’ current stay outside Bangkok did not signify anything about a looming political confrontation, and that comment and speculation on reasons for their trip, […]
Thai Police on Friday arrested five men for the attack on a Kedah royal family bodyguard at a high-end resort in Patong just after midnight on Tuesday. The Phuket Gazette said four of the men, including three Malaysians, were arrested while trying to exit Thailand at the busy Sadao checkpoint in Songkhla province. Read more: […]
His Majesty the King Bhumibol Adulyadej was treated for a high fever, irregular heartbeat and a slight cough early Sunday morning. At about 1am, his blood pressure dropped a little, the Royal Household Bureau reported in a statement released Monday. Read more: The Nation
BANGKOK, Jan 23 – Thailand’s Criminal Court on Wednesday handed down a 10-year imprisonment sentence to a Thai political activist-magazine editor accused of insulting the monarchy. The Bangkok court convicted former magazine editor Somyot Prueksakasemsuk in connection with two articles published in the Voice of Thaksin magazine deemed offensive to the royal family. Read more: […]
BANGKOK, Dec 5 – His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej today expressed confidence in Thailand’s future survival, unharmed, to maintain successive stability given the virtue in the hearts of Thai citizens. In a nationwide-televised speech during his public appearance at the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall, His Majesty says he is impressed by the wishes and oaths […]
BANGKOK, Dec 5 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra presided over a ceremony to pay homage to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej and light candles on the occasion of his 85th birthday anniversary. On this auspicious occasion, representatives from all government agencies gathered at Sanam Luang ceremonial ground to demonstrate their loyalty and gratitude to His […]
