Thai democracy faces the elephant in the room
Thailand's democratic future straddles the fault lines of its royalist elite and the will of its people.
Sat Jul 29 2023
Turmoil in Thailand as rivals derail election winner's PM bid
Pita Limjaroenrat has an extremely difficult path to the top job and must overcome fierce resistance from a royalist military.
Thu Jul 20 2023
ANALYSIS - Thailand's monarchy looms over battle for prime minister
Reformers once again vying to dislodge the grip on power of the royalist military establishment.
Tue Jul 11 2023
Old rivalries, new battle as Thailand goes to the polls
About 52 million eligible voters are choosing among progressive opposition parties - one with a knack for winning elections - and others allied with royalist generals keen to preserve the status quo.
Sun May 14 2023
Thai royalist turns protester as anti-government movement broadens
Thai ultra-royalist Tanat "Nat" Thanakitamnuay became a well-known face at demonstrations that ushered in Thailand's 2014 coup.
Thu Sep 02 2021
Exclusive: Twitter suspends Thai royalist account linked to influence campaign
Protesters and royalists have cited the importance of social media in propelling the protest movement.
Mon Nov 30 2020
Thai MPs to vote on reforms, day after six protesters shot
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha has urged protesters to refrain from violence, but ruled out introducing another emergency decree.
Wed Nov 18 2020
Thai protesters urge king to reach out, royalists also gather
Protesters at Bangkok's Democracy Monument were asked to bring letters for the king.
Sun Nov 08 2020
Turning point in Thailand: Queen's brush with protest
Royalists denounced it as unforgivable harassment in a kingdom whose constitution demands reverence for the monarchy.
Fri Oct 23 2020
Thai royalists rally to counter surging protests
Pro-royalist groups also took to social media using a hashtag that translates as #WeLoveTheMonarchy to proclaim their loyalty.
Wed Oct 21 2020
Thai royalists rally to support monarchy amid calls for reforms
About 1,200 Thai royalists gathered on Sunday to support the monarchy after almost daily student-led, anti-government protests.
Sun Aug 30 2020
Facebook blocks group critical of Thai monarchy amid government pressure
The "Royalist Marketplace" group was created in April by Pavin Chachavalpongpun, a self-exiled academic and critic of the monarchy.
Wed Aug 26 2020
Facebook vows legal action over forced removal of Thai group
The private Facebook group, "Royalist Marketplace", was created in April and had more than a million members before it was taken down.
Tue Aug 25 2020
BBC under investigation for profile of new Thai king
Thai authorities are investigating the BBC over a Thai-language profile of the new king after the article outraged ultra-royalists in a country where criticism of the monarchy it outlawed.
Wed Dec 07 2016
Thai 'Red Shirt' leader sentenced to two years' jail
The court convicted Jatuporn Prompan on two counts of defamation against former royalist prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva during speeches he made in October 2009.
Wed Jan 28 2015
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024