The biggest stories this week
Bangkok roads were blocked on Wednesday ahead of an anti-government rally.
Cargo containers were stacked on roads to Government House, Royal Plaza and the Crown Property Bureau.
Thailand lost its spot as the most popular cross-border destination for tourists from mainland China, according to a survey.
Japan and Korea were the top two preferred destinations.
A former Thai Airways International chairman was sentenced to two years in jail for not paying for his excess baggage.
Wallop Bhukkanasut and his wife returned from a trip to Japan in November 2009. He used his position to bring more than 300kg of luggage back.
Thailand's level of English has fallen for the third year in a row.
A report showed Thailand's ranking dropped to 89 out of 100 countries this year.
Thailand's English language proficiency is considered "very low" by the education report.
