RECAP: Pro-democracy demonstration staged peacefully at business district of Bangkok this afternoon
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People were gathering on foot for another pro-democracy protest, organized by the United Front of Thammasat and Demonstration (UTFD), at Ratchaprasong Intersection in Bangkok this afternoon, September 3rd.
Protest leader Panusaya "Rung" Sithijirawattanakul also...
Nearly a hundred customers arrested for allegedly illegally gathering, drinking booze, and breaking Covid-19...
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A group of nearly a hundred customers were arrested at a restaurant located at a famous department store in Bangkok for gathering and drinking alcohol which allegedly violates the Emergency Decree and the...
Nightlife musicians and workers to receive financial support under Thailand’s social security, according to...
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Singers and musicians at entertainment venues are planning to be enlisted in Section 40 of Thailand's social security in order to receive government assistance payments, Labor Minister Suchart Chomklin stated today, November 29th.
The labor...
Thai government and opposition hold two-day general debate with no votes, starting today
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The Thai parliament is holding a general debate with no voting starting today, February 17th, under Section 152 of the 2017 Constitution.
Unlike a no-confidence debate, the opposition parties would discuss the whole Council...
Royal Thai Army apologizes for TV Channel 5’s “broadcasting problems” occurring on Monday
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The Royal Thai Army today, March 31st, had released an apology statement to the public for TV Channel 5's "broadcasting problems" while presenting news coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war on Monday, March 28th.
The...
Teenager, 15, injured in heated school rivalry fight in front of Bangkok internet cafe...
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A teenager, 15, was injured in a heated school rivalry fight which included ping-pong bombs in front of an internet cafe in the Bangkapi district, Bangkok, yesterday, May 12th.
Deputy Inspector Tewin Sripua...
Confrontations reported during pro-democracy “Thalu Gas” group gathering in Bangkok yesterday evening
Bangkok -
Protesters from the pro-democracy "Thalu Gas" group confronted Thai riot police while reportedly gathering at the Din Daeng Intersection to stage a protest to oust Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O'Cha yesterday evening, June 14th.
The...
Press Release: Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies Director to Visit Thailand July 18-22, 2022
The following is a press release from the U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Thailand. The statements within are their own.
Rear Admiral (retired) Pete Gumataotao, Director of the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies...
Several pro-democracy protesters charged with royal defamation and violation of the Public Assembly Act...
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Several pro-democracy protesters, including protest leader Parit "Penguin" Chiwarak, were charged with royal defamation and violation of the Public Assembly Act following the courts' hearings on Monday, September 12th.
In the first case, protester...
Yannawa District Superintendent removed from his position following major raid of Chinese-owned illegal nightclub...
Bangkok -
Police Colonel Thanachot Rerkdee was removed from his position as the Yannawa police chief for reportedly accepting bribery and allowing the operation of an illegal entertainment venue in the Yannawa district of Bangkok.
The...
