The Full Moon Party will not be affected by the curfew in Thailand. The junta announced that from June 9 to 13, the evening lock on Haad Rin Beach on Koh Phangan will be temporarily suspended. The lifting of the curfew for eight other tourist hotspots is still being considered.
With the motto 'Return Happiness to the Public', the army has launched a campaign to win over the 'hearts and minds' of the population. The starting shot was given on Wednesday at the Victory Monument. The residents of Bangkok were treated to singing and dancing by female soldiers and there was a free mobile medical service.
Curfew lifted in Pattaya, Koh Samui and Phuket
The junta in Thailand has announced that the curfew for three tourist cities: Pattaya, Koh Samui and Phuket, will be lifted from today.
No intervention in social media
Social media is not restricted. A planned visit by the Ministry of ICT to the leadership of Facebook and Google in Singapore was canceled this weekend. The ministry does, however, keep an eye on social media to prevent provocative messages from being spread.
Leger doubts about three fingers
The three raised fingers of anti-coup demonstrators are giving the military authority (NCPO) headaches. Is the gesture punishable and should those who make it be arrested?
Curfews a problem for the Full Moon Party
The tourism sector in Surat Thani wants the army to lift the curfew for the Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan.
Protesters ignore gathering ban
About a hundred demonstrators protested against the military coup in and outside the Terminal 21 shopping center in Asoke (Bangkok) on Sunday afternoon. They expressed their displeasure on banners and by raising three fingers, symbolizing 'liberty, equality and fraternity'.
Many military in Bangkok to prevent demonstrations
Thai activists have called on their compatriots via Facebook to take to the streets in the capital Bangkok on Sunday to demonstrate against the junta, but no one showed up, partly due to the presence of many soldiers.
Dutch Embassy Thailand: careful with social media
The Junta in Thailand is cracking down on anti-coup demonstrators. No distinction is made between Thai or foreigners. A reason for the Dutch embassy in Bangkok to warn again to be careful, also on social media, with anti-coup statements.
Red shirts bow to army
Several hard-core red shirts have succumbed to the military's request to stop political activity. But they doubt that the military will succeed in putting an end to the color-coded policy.
Army chief Prayuth gave his first public speech yesterday since the army took power. His most remarkable statement was that new elections are not expected until after 15 months at the earliest.
Coup in Thailand: Photo album Friday
The expression goes: A picture is worth a thousand words. In this posting four photos of Friday's events.
Red shirt core member Suporn becomes a good son
Suporn Atthawong, who previously pledged to form a force of 200.000 warriors to fight against the protest movement, is retiring from politics. He says he wants to lead 'an ordinary life' again and to take good care of his mother and family.
EU puts pressure on Thailand; aid at risk
The European Union has warned Thailand that "a swift and credible roadmap to restore constitutional governance and elections will determine the EU's continued support."
The Thai army wants more grip on the internet and social media. These channels are also used to protest against the coup and to organize demonstrations.
A 42-year-old Flemish expat who has lived in Thailand for years has been arrested for allegedly criticizing last week's coup. In Bangkok he demonstratively showed a T-shirt with the text 'peace please' on it.
Coup in Thailand: Photo album Thursday
The expression goes: A picture is worth a thousand words. In this posting four photos of Thursday's events.