Prayut chops with the blunt axe: Alcohol sales and street races are dealt with harshly
Prayut is gaining steam and if something does not go the way he wants it, Article 44 is pulled out of the closet. For example, he has long been annoyed by the street races by young people and the sale of alcohol (especially at schools) must be curbed.
News from Thailand – Thursday, April 23, 2015
A selection of today's most important Thai news, including:
– Government is considering using Article 44 for fisheries
– Fisheries afraid that the US will introduce sanctions
– Fugitive Briton arrested in Hua Hin
– Hole in the road: motorcyclist dies
News from Thailand – Monday, April 6, 2015
A selection of today's most important Thai news, including:
– Article 44: Explanation to the international community is desirable
– Landless farmers receive land on loan from the government
– Smog in the North increased due to Myanmar forest fires
– American woman (29) damages 13 vehicles in Pattaya
– Murdered Russian (34) found in condo Pattaya
News from Thailand – Saturday, April 4, 2015
A selection of today's most important Thai news, including:
– Prayut: There is no place in Thailand for troublemakers
– Combating prostitution and begging children high priority
– EU: Stop using military courts to try civilians
– 25 injured in bus accident in Plai Phraya (Krabi)
– Six airlines are still allowed to fly to Japan
News from Thailand – Friday, April 3, 2015
A selection of today's most important Thai news, including:
– International community very concerned about Article 44
– Thai media wants clarity from Prayut about press freedom
– WHO investigates complaint about employee
– Noor (59) shoots friend in Cha-am while playing darts
– Two tourists die in a traffic accident
King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Wednesday agreed to a request from the military junta to lift martial law. This has been announced by the royal palace. The lifting of the state of emergency is effective immediately.
News from Thailand – Wednesday, April 1, 2015
A selection of today's most important Thai news, including:
– Business and tourism sector happy with the lifting of martial law
– Human rights organizations concerned about Article 44
– Businessman sentenced to 25 years in prison for insulting king
– Pheu Thai does not expect the economy to recover
– Nuisance smog in northern provinces may increase again
News from Thailand – Tuesday, March 31, 2015
A selection of today's most important Thai news, including:
– Prayut: using Article 44 against problems in the aviation sector
– China is also coming with a landing ban for new flights from Thailand
– Film Fast and Furious 7 in Thai cinemas after all
– Prayut promises to only use Article 44 constructively
– Thai get discounts of up to 50% on hotels in Pattaya