BANGKOK--A young activist in Thailand who went on a hunger strike after being jailed for advocating reform of the country’s monarchy system died Tuesday in a prison hospital, officials said.

The long-standing lèse-majesté laws, which criminalizes criticism of the monarchy, is still used to intimidate and punish activists, making a mockery of any notion that Thailand is a land where ...

Korat Zoo has rolled out the red carpet for its latest superstar, a cute Patagonian mara, unveiled to eager visitors.

BANGKOK (The Nation/ANN): Royalists held simultaneous gatherings in different parts of the country on Wednesday (Oct 21) in a bid to protect the monarchy. Some 200 royalists, mostly seniors ...

On the evening of August 10, university student Panusaya Sithijirawattankul read out a “10-point manifesto” demanding reform of the monarchy — a subject never publicly broached in Thailand.

Positioned at the heart of Bangkok, the Grand Palace isn’t just a picturesque site; it's a testament to Thai royalty. Within this historic compound lies the Wat Phra Kaew, sheltering the ...