Protest leader arrested outside police bureau
Protest leader Jatupat "Pai Daodin" Boonpathararaksa was arrested on Monday during a rally in front of the Narcotics Suppression Bureau (NSB) demanding the release of protesters detained during anti-government demonstrations on Sunday.
Police to act if anti-govt ralliers keep defying orders
Police are threatening legal action against demonstrators during the Covid-19 pandemic, including the "car mob" rally seeking the ouster of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Sunday.
Man held over coup plot rumour
A state official has been detained for spreading false information that the army is planning a coup to oust the Prayut Chan-o-cha government, the police said on Sunday.
Nationwide protests call for PM to resign amid Covid surge
Anti-government protesters took to the streets in cars and motorcycles in Bangkok and other provinces on Sunday.
Army strikes back at coup 'fake news'
Police are hunting those who spread a rumour that the army staged a coup to topple the government after the army filed a complaint with them against a social media user and dismissed it as fake news.
Prayut vows not to resign
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has insisted he will neither resign nor dissolve the House as the country struggles to contain Covid-19.
Youth protest group kids itself
The Ratsadon group will celebrate the first anniversary of its youth-led street protests in September, while today it counts itself as staying relevant and still packing a punch.
Parliament set to debate budget bill
House Speaker Chuan Leekpai says parliament will convene on Aug 18-20 to deliberate the budget bill for the 2022 fiscal year, despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
Nine protest groups facing charges
The Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) says nine groups are facing prosecution for staging protests and "car mob" rallies in defiance of the emergency law this month.
Pheu Thai poised to submit censure bid
The main opposition Pheu Thai Party expects to submit a no-confidence motion against the government before the second and third readings of the 2022 budget bill so that the planned censure debate can take place in the third week of August.
