What Does the Draft Constitution Actually Say? Read it Yourself, in English
BANGKOK — An unofficial English translation of the second version of what's proposed to be Thailand's next constitution was published Friday. It was translated by the United Nations, International Commission of Jurists and International IDEA.
Critics See Insecurity in Junta’s Charter Wish List
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Critics see the junta’s recent recommendations as to what should be written into the next constitution as a sign of insecurity and distrust toward its own appointed drafters while others say that’s just part of the process.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Critics see the junta’s recent recommendations as to what should be written into the next constitution as a sign of insecurity and distrust toward its own appointed drafters while others say that’s just part of the process.
‘Fake Degrees’ Concern Raised Over Thammanat’s Credentials
BANGKOK — A minister who spent the past week embattled in narcotics allegations was hit with fresh scandals Friday, when netizens raise concerns that his PhD might be bogus.
Thai Parliament Says It Will Try To Pick A Prime Minister Next Week After...
JINTAMAS SAKSORNCHAI — Thailand's Parliament will try to pick a new prime minister next week following two unsuccessful attempts, it said Thursday, as political...
‘Close Your SCB Accounts:’ Activists Call for Public Solidarity
BANGKOK — Leaders of a pro-democracy protest over the weekend asked the public to show solidarity with the movement prior to the next rally set for Thursday.
US Expats Mail Votes, Bite Nails, Scream At Each Other
BANGKOK — As American expats send absentee ballots and cross their fingers for their candidate to win, two partisans weigh in on the leading two candidates while a third explains why he’s voting for neither.
Junta’s Lifting of Travel Ban May Not Be Universal, Say Rights Lawyers
BANGKOK — The junta’s lifting of the travel ban against critics does not apply to all. Critics who signed papers agreeing to seek the junta’s prior permission are excluded from the lifting of the ban, according to Thai Lawyers for Human Rights.
Royalists Announce ‘Operation Breaking Viet Cong’s Neck’
BANGKOK — A hardline royalist group on Wednesday urged its supporters to file royal defamation complaints against critics of the monarchy and offered legal support to anyone who chooses to do so.
Lese Majeste Discussion Blocked by Junta: FCCT
BANGKOK — Thailand's Foreign Correspondents' Club has cancelled a discussion on the Kingdom’s draconian lese majeste law after police delivered a verbal order from the ruling military junta.
Political Violence Resumes Minutes After HM's Birthday
(6 December) The brief lull in the political confrontation in Bangkok came to an end minutes after His Majesty the King′s Birthday when an anti-government protester was shot by unknown individuals at Ministry of Finance.
