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Protest pressure builds for govt
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/05/2020
» The government is bracing for a tough road ahead as political tension builds post-Covid-19, according to academics. The prediction comes as Friday marks the 6th anniversary of the May 22, 2014 coup.
TEST YOURSELF: Chiang Mai celebration
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/02/2020
» It's been a long road to freely celebrating Chiang Mai Pride 2020
Climate striker Greta Thunberg wins Swedish rights prize
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/09/2019
» STOCKHOLM: Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg on Wednesday won the Right Livelihood Award, sometimes called the "alternative Nobel Prize", the jury for the Swedish human rights prize said.
Flights departing Hong Kong airport after more protest chaos
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/08/2019
» Flights were departing Hong Kong airport largely on schedule on Wednesday morning, a day after pro-democracy protesters caused chaos with a disruptive sit-in that paralysed the busy transport hub.
Groups protest army chief's song
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/02/2019
» Small groups of pro- and anti-military activists gathered in front of army headquarters on Wednesday, expressing opinions on the army chief's fondness for an anti-communist song from the mid-1970s.
Prayut hints again at return as premier
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/12/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has hinted once again he may be ready to return as premier after the Feb 24 poll, a day after the ban on political activities was lifted.
Beer heiress seeking help from Justice fund for the poor
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/06/2018
» A Singha beer heiress seeking assistance from a Justice Ministry fund to help defendants meet court bail has been given until June 21 to submit a list of her assets and verify she is a low-income earner registered with the government.
Rally demands demolition of Doi Suthep housing
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/04/2018
» CHIANG MAI: More than a thousand people marched peacefully along Ratchadamnern Road in Muang district of this northern province on Sunday morning, demanding that housing being built for justice officials of the 5th Regional Appeals Court at Doi Suthep be demolished.
Govt denies student intimidation claim
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/04/2018
» A government spokesman called on the university students who petitioned the United Nations complaining of intimidation by the army Wednesday not to be emotional as soldiers went to their homes "without arms and tanks".
Shinawatras Japan-bound, regime claims
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/02/2018
» Fugitive sibling former prime ministers, Thaksin Shinawatra and Yingluck Shinawatra, have left China and are bound for Japan, according to deputy premier Prawit Wongsuwon.