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Channel 11 sacks news director for violating junta’s orders
The National Broadcasting Services of Thailand, or Channel 11, has “suspended” its news affairs director for violating the junta’s orders forbidding the media to create conflict or oppose the work of...
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Someone writes to the General (with apologies to Gabriel García Márquez)
Harrison George Dear General Prayuth,I am a Prathom 5 student and my teacher (before he was sent way for re-training in intensive history) makes us do ‘practical mathematics’. Instead of choosing...
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Thai royalist bullies Rose Chatwadee at home in UK
A Thai woman posted a video clip of her, visited the house of Chatwadee Amornpat aka “Rose”, who publicly stated that she is anti-Thai monarchy. The woman was aimed at throwing eggs at Rose, but...
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Junta denies mishandling migrant workers
The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) issued an announcement on Monday saying that it does not have a policy to arrest or crack down on migrant workers. It follows various news reports that...
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Nitirat member Worachet Pakeerut detained by the military
Khaosod reports that the military detains Worachet Pakeerut, Thammasat University law scholar and Nitirat member, following the summons order issued by the junta on May 23 and again on June 9 after he...
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Police say Facebook posting to mobilise protests may lead to 7 years...
Assistant police chief Pol Lt-Gen Somyot Pumpanmuang said on Wednesday after meeting with the military that anyone who posts online to mobilise anti-coup protests can face up to seven years...
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Second Thai royalist threatens anti-monarchist at home in UK
A Thai man took a video clip of his visit to the house of Chatwadee Amornpat aka “Rose”, who has publicly stated that she is against the Thai monarchy. The man flashed a gun and spray painted the Thai...
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Nitirat academic Worachet Pakeerut released on bail after being charged for...
Thai police on Wednesday charged Worachet Pakeerut, a law academic from Thammasat University and member of the courageous Nitirat group, for not reporting to the junta -- on time. He was released...
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Thai junta embraces populism, halts ousted government’s policies
Eastina Tan Since the coup, the military government has repeatedly emphasized the need to curtail populist policies in order to stimulate an economic revival and domestic stability. Although there has...
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World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters, AMARC, concerned for...
AMARC June 16, 2014, Kathmandu. The World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters, AMARC, has expressed concern over reports of the recent closure of media outlets in Thailand and especially at...
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Andy Hall was formally detained and released on bail
Finnwatch Researcher Andy Hall Detained in Cell by Thai Court on Natural Fruit Charges Prior to Court Approval for Industry Bail Out, Passport Confiscated. Andy Hall and his team, with TFFA/TTIA...
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Thailand: Account for ‘Disappeared’ Political Activist
Human Rights Watch Concerns Over Summons for Person Arrested by Soldiers in May JUNE 18, 2014 (New York) – The Thai military authorities should immediately provide information about the whereabouts of...
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Police shut down ATP websites, mistook them for gambling
Thairath Online reports that the Commander of Technology Crime Suppression Division admits the mistake of shutting down the Association of Tennis Professionals websites (www.atptennis.com and...
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Thai police create fake FB app to get Thai net users’ information, target...
Thai police have allegedly created fake applications to access Thai internet users’ personal information on Facebook if the users try to access blocked websites, the Thai Netizen Network reported on...
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Basic Education Commission to revise textbooks, increase study hours on...
Thailand's Basic Education Commission plans to increase study hours on Thainess and patriotism for primary and secondary school students for up to 40 hours per year. Kamol Rodklai, deputy director of...
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The Sino-American Rivalry and the 2014 Coup in Thailand: Part I
Pavin Chachavalpongpun The recent cosy-up between the Thai junta and the Chinese leadership has reflected the shift of the regional order. China is certainly on the rise. Thailand, even under civilian...
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Former minister Chaturon faces Computer Crime charges
Thai police on Friday filed more charges against Former Education Minister Chaturon Chaisang. He is now facing maximum jail terms of 14 years.The police charged Chaturon under Article 14 of the...
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Commemorating LGBT Pride Month amid the chaos
Takato Mitsunaga Kristie A. Kenney, the United States Ambassador to Thailand, commemorated Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month together with people in the LGBT community and...
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Roundup: The Cambodian Exodus
As of 19th June 2014, Human Rights Watch has reported several hundred thousand migrant workers from Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos fleeing Thailand. An estimated 220,000 Cambodian workers have returned to...
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Junta: missing red activist detained, not disclose location to help her...
Khaosod English reported on Saturday that the spokesperson of the military junta claimed the army is detaining an anti-establishment red-shirt activist at an undisclosed location so she can meditate...
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