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.
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.
Thailand's Left-Hand Traffic 'Impedes Integration'
(14 October) A top official has asserted that Thailand′s left-hand traffic is an obstacle for regional integration with some of its neighbours which drive on the right.
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.
Cleaning Staff Retrieves HM King's Floating Lantern
BANGKOK – A city employee says she was delighted to discover His Majesty the King's personal krathong among the hundreds of floating lanterns she collected from the Chao Praya River this morning.
Rangers, School Students Injured by Bomb in Deep South
NARATHIWAT — A roadside bomb wounded four security officers and two students in the southern border province of Narathiwat this morning, forcing a nearby school to close down for the day.
Redshirts Slam AG for Inaction on PCAD Insurrection Charges
BANGKOK — A group of Redshirts wants to know why those who helped pave the way for the 2014 coup have yet to answer outstanding charges of insurrection more than a year after they were filed.
Rage Woman Returns in New Video
BANGKOK — A woman who went viral on the internet last week for her abusive behavior over a parking ticket was back with more today.
Kuroyanagi’s “Totto-Chan” Memoir Earns Guinness Record
TOKYO - Japanese TV personality Tetsuko Kuroyanagi's popular childhood memoir "Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window" is the most published autobiography penned by...
Student Activist Vows To Fight Her 'Suspension'
(9 December) Thammasat University is said to be considering a punishment against a transgender student activist who protested its Rector′s alleged conspiracy with anti-government protesters.