Photo of Suthep's 'Armed Escort' Explained
BANGKOK – The armed men seen standing next to conservative Thai activist-turned-monk Suthep Thaugsuban were not his personal guards, the monk’s brother said today.
New Charter to Feature Gender Quota for MP Candidates
BANGKOK – The drafters of the new constitution have approved the first gender quota in Thai history, requiring one third of political party list candidates be women.
Junta Clarifies Scope of Article 44's Sweeping Power
BANGKOK — The broad powers granted to Thai junta chairman Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha under Article 44 of the interim charter will be used to swiftly solve national problems without violating human rights, government officials say.
Inquiry Over Fatalities in Deep South Raid Due 3 April
BANGKOK — An investigation into the killing of four suspected militants during a raid in the southern border province of Pattani will be completed by 3 April, according to a top member of Thailand’s military junta.
Trust Prayuth with Article 44, Thai Govt Says
BANGKOK — Although the plan to replace martial law with Article 44 of the interim constitution has been widely condemned by legal experts and rights advocates in Thailand, members of the military government publicly defended the proposal today, urging the public to trust that Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha will judiciously exercise the Article’s broad powers.
Thailand Scrambles to Ward Off Aviation Safety Downgrade
BANGKOK (DPA) — Thailand's Transport Ministry is calling an emergency meeting later this week as the country faces an imminent aviation safety downgrade, officials said Monday.
No Royal Name for Southern Island, Official Says
BANGKOK — The director of Thailand's National Parks department says the name of Ta Chai island has not been changed, reversing another official's announcement over the weekend that the daughter of the Crown Prince had renamed the island after herself.
Chinese Tourist Jumps Off Pattaya 'Baht Bus'
CHONBURI — An inebriated Chinese tourist reportedly jumped off a moving bus in the resort town of Pattaya early this morning.
Mounting Criticism as Prayuth Mulls Invoking 'Dictatorial' Power
BANGKOK – Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha’s proposal to replace martial law with Article 44 of the interim constitution, which grants him unrestrained power to intervene in national affairs, has been met with a tide of criticism from voices across the political spectrum.
No Royal Name for Southern Island, Official Says
BANGKOK — The director of Thailand's National Parks department says the name of Ta Chai island has not been changed, reversing another official's announcement over the weekend that the daughter of the Crown Prince had renamed the island after herself.
