Thailand will hold a long-awaited federal election on July 3, pitting the governing Democrat Party against the opposition Puea Thai party, as well as a group of smaller parties. For some Thai politicians, this poll will be the culmination of a process of national reconciliation that began in the wake of bloody riots in Bangkok […]
Army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha has called on the electorate to turn out in force for the July 3 general election and vote “good people” into parliament to protect the monarchy and change the country for the better. Gen Prayuth’s comments were televised yesterday on Channel 7 and Channel 5, when he urged the public to […]
BANGKOK, 11 June 2011 (NNT) – The Bureau of the Royal Household issued the 44th announcement on His Majesty the King’s health condition, following his regular eye examination at the Ratanin Eye Hospital on 10 June 2011. The team of royal physicians reported that His Majesty’s general condition was good, with his body temperature, blood […]
Thai police have arrested U.S. citizen Lerpong Wichaikhammat, 54, and charged him with defaming the revered monarchy for an alleged offense dating to a four-year-old post on his blog. Insulting the monarchy, known as “Lese Majeste”, is a serious crime in Thailand that is punishable by up to 15 years in prison. Rights groups and […]
HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn on Friday morning presided over the Royal Ploughing Ceremony at Sanam Luang, television stations reported. He was accompanied by HRH Princess Srirasm, his consort. Read more: BAngkok Post
Thai authorities have raided more than a dozen community radio stations in Bangkok thought to be sympathetic to the anti-government “Red Shirt” movement. Police say the stations, located in Bangkok and surrounding areas, were raided Tuesday, after broadcasting statements defaming the Thai monarchy. Insulting the monarchy is a serious crime in Thailand. The raids came […]
BANGKOK, 18 April 2011 (NNT) – The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has petitioned the prosecutor for consideration on revoking the bail of nine core leaders of the United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD). Following an alleged insult on the monarchy by nine UDD core figures during the latest rally on 10 April, DSI […]
BANGKOK, April 15 — Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation (DSI) said at least 18 leaders of the anti-government United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) made inappropriate remarks about the monarchy at their recent Red Shirt rally. DSI Director-General Tharit Pengdit said after screening video clips, still pictures and speeches made by the leaders during […]
