BANGKOK, 5 April 2012 (NNT) – People have begun visiting the crematorium prepared for the funeral ceremony of Her Royal Highness Princess Bejaratana, amidst tight security. The royal crematorium is now opened for the public to see the magnificent construction before the formal ceremony takes place during April 8-12. At night, the royal crematorium at […]
Over the last three months, the Thai government has taken down more than 5,000 Web pages with content that offend the monarchy, says report. Watchdog warns that Thailand may soon be among the world’s most repressive countries with regards to Internet rules. An AFP report Thursday quoted Thailand’s national police spokesperson Piya Utayo as saying […]
BANGKOK, 2 March 2012 (NNT) – The Bangkok Bank denied its executive had posted messages deemed offensive to the monarchy, claiming it was the work of a computer hacker. Bangkok Bank Executive Vice President Chaiyarit Anuchitworawong said following a complaint by the Bank’s President Chartsiri Sophonpanich to the Department of Special Investigation that Mr. Chartsiri’s […]
BANGKOK, 1 March 2012 (NNT) – HRH Prince Andrew Albert Christian Edward, the Duke of York, on Wednesday met with Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to discuss public affairs and strengthen the Thai-U.K. trade and investment partnership. During his official visit at Government House, Prince Andrew praised the development in many ways in Thailand, especially […]
BANGKOK, Feb 28 – Thailand’s Criminal Court on Tuesday sentenced 68-year-old Surachai Danwattananusorn to 15 years in jail for speeches judged to have insulted the monarchy, but his prison term was reduced by half to seven and a half years due to his confession. Mr Surachai, also known as Surachai Sae Dan, led “Red Siam,” […]
BANGKOK, 1 January 2012 (NNT) – All Thais should take the disastrous deluge occurring in late 2011 as an important reminder not to live in negligence, His Majesty the King said in a New Year message to the country last night. His Majesty said last year’s floods had caused danger and troubles to people in […]
A group of Thai royalists has protested at the United States Embassy and United Nations office in Bangkok over what they say is interference in Thailand’s internal affairs. The rally followed expressions of international concern about lengthy jail terms handed down for insulting the Thai monarchy, including to an American citizen. More than one hundred […]
Thailand’s deputy prime minister suggested that signal blocker devices be purchased for the crackdown on anti-monarchy websites that use overseas servers. Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yoobumrung held a second meeting today with the administrative body on cyber crimes to draw up preventive measures against anti monarchy content on the internet. The deputy premier said website […]
