Protesters threaten nationwide march while opposition grills Thailand PM over COVID-19 crisis
The political opposition accuses the former army chief and five of his cabinet ministers, including deputy prime minister and health minister Anutin Charnvirakul, of corruption, economic mismanagement and of bungling the coronavirus response.
Aug 31, 2021, 17:35 PM IST
Protesters return to Bangkok streets to pressure PM Prayuth Chan-ocha
"If he doesn`t resign, then we must come out to ask him to quit in a peaceful way," protest leader Jatupat "Pai" Boonpattararaksa said as people chanted "Prayuth Out".
Oct 25, 2020, 17:16 PM IST
Donald Trump to meet Thailand prime minister at White House on October 3
US President Donald Trump will meet with Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha at the White House on Oct. 3, the White House said in a statement.
Sep 26, 2017, 11:01 AM IST
Thailand celebrates King Maha Vajiralongkorn's birthday
The government has instructed officials and members of the public to wear white clothes on Friday to celebrate King Vajiralongkorn`s birthday.
Jul 28, 2017, 08:52 AM IST
Thai junta leader says Donald Trump sees ties ''closer than ever''
The leader of Thailand`s military junta said on Tuesday US President Donald Trump assured him that ties would become "closer than ever", marking an abrupt change in stance from the one taken by Washington following a 2014 coup.
May 02, 2017, 18:41 PM IST
Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn's office seeks changes to draft constitution
Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn`s office has requested changes to a draft constitution regarding his royal powers, the prime minister said on Tuesday.
Jan 10, 2017, 14:47 PM IST
Thai entertainment, TV soaps to resume 30 days after king's death: PM
King Bhumibol died on October 13 at the age of 88, after 70 years on the throne, plunging the country into grief.
Nov 01, 2016, 16:31 PM IST
Thailand wakes to uncertainty, grief without King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Military government leader Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Thursday the country was in "immeasurable grief ... profound sorrow and bereavement".
Oct 14, 2016, 11:18 AM IST
Thais wear auspicious pink to help hospitalised king recover
King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world`s longest-reigning monarch, is widely revered in Thailand.
Oct 11, 2016, 11:06 AM IST
Thailand, seeking stability, approves military constitution
Thais handed the junta of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha a convincing win in the referendum on Sunday, with preliminary results showing over 61 percent voted in favour.
Aug 08, 2016, 10:57 AM IST
Thai junta leader, opposition call on UN as tension rises
Under the proposed charter, a junta-appointed Senate with seats reserved for military commanders would check the powers of elected lawmakers for a five-year transitional period.
Jun 20, 2016, 15:56 PM IST
Thai PM says women in skimpy dress are like unwrapped candy
Thailand's blunt-speaking prime minister had some advice today for his country's young women: Don't dress too revealingly, or you will be shunned like a piece of toffee without its wrapper.
Apr 12, 2016, 22:50 PM IST
Thai PM Prayuth Chan-ocha vents fury at critics, threatens "attitude adjustment"
Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha lashed out on Friday at critics of his military government and threatened to use an "attitude adjustment" detention programme on anyone who speaks out against the junta.
Sep 11, 2015, 13:46 PM IST
