Reforms to Be Unbiased, Except Against ‘People Like Thaksin’: NRC Member
BANGKOK — A prominent member of the recently-formed National Reform Council (NRC) says the reform process will benefit all Thais, except those like former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra “who abuse their power.”
Police Arrest Suspected Human Traffickers Targeting Rural Thais
BANGKOK — Police have arrested two suspected human traffickers who allegedly coerced more than 100 Thais into working under slavish conditions on fishing boats in Indonesian waters.
New Charter to Allow Unelected Prime Minister
BANGKOK — Thailand's next constitution will allow for an unelected Prime Minister to take control in the event of a political crisis, drafters of the charter said yesterday.
Hundreds Hang Post-It Notes in Support of Jailed Anti-Junta Activists
BANGKOK – Around 200 people gathered in Bangkok last night in a show of support for the 14 pro-democracy dissidents currently imprisoned for campaigns against Thailand's military regime.
Police Recruit Monks to Help Promote Road Safety
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT — Police in southern Thailand have asked Buddhist monks to help promote road safety by explaining to temple-goers that accidents are caused by recklessness, not bad karma.
Top Thailand News of 2015 by Khaosod English
BANGKOK - Here's our list of the most defining moments of the past year, as covered by our publication:
Charter’s Uncertain Fate Mirrors Junta’s Own Lack of Confidence
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Uncertainty over what will happen if voters reject the draft charter this July, critics agree, reflects the junta's own lack of confidence in its success. They differ, however, on whether it’s failure is intended as a means for the junta to stay in power longer than promised.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Uncertainty over what will happen if voters reject the draft charter this July, critics agree, reflects the junta's own lack of confidence in its success. They differ, however, on whether it’s failure is intended as a means for the junta to stay in power longer than promised.
Japan Football Manga “Captain Tsubasa” Ends After 43-Year Run
TOKYO - The smash-hit Japanese football manga series "Captain Tsubasa" came to an end Thursday after a 43-year run with its creator Yoichi Takahashi...
Commuters Warned Of Accidents As Songkran Exodus Begins
(10 April) Officials have warned motorists to take extra care on the roads as the Thai traditional New Year festival kicks off on Saturday.
Missing Redshirt Ends Up As Militant Suspect
BANGKOK — The Redshirt activist who went missing after he was arrested by soldiers last week has reappeared as a suspect accused of murdering soldiers and demonstrators during the mass Redshirt protests in 2010.
