Thai Junta Renews Summons Orders to Quash Criticism
BANGKOK — Thailand's ruling military junta has summoned a new round of prominent Pheu Thai politicians for "attitude readjustment" after they publicly criticized the political situation in Thailand.
Thai Junta Renews Summons Orders to Quash Criticism
BANGKOK — Thailand's ruling military junta has summoned a new round of prominent Pheu Thai politicians for "attitude readjustment" after they publicly criticized the political situation in Thailand.
NGO Declares Thailand Not Free; Thai Govt Disagrees
BANGKOK — Thailand's military government has disputed an international watchdog's decision to downgrade Thailand in an annual report on freedom around the globe released today.
Chairman of Thai Junta's Parliament Slams US 'Interference'
BANGKOK — The chairman of Thailand's interim parliament has accused the United States government of "interfering" in Thai politics by calling on the ruling junta to lift martial law and abolish all restrictions on civil rights.
Thai Military Govt Summons US Diplomat After "Disappointing Speech"
BANGKOK — Thailand’s military government has summoned the head of the United States Embassy after a senior US official criticized the junta's use of martial law and called for a return to democratic rule in Thailand.
Yingluck's Lawyer Summoned By Military For 'Attitude Adjustment'
BANGKOK — The top legal adviser to former PM Yingluck Shinawatra was summoned by the military for "attitude readjustment" today after he publicly criticized her impeachment last Friday.
Pigeon Causes Blackout in Prachuap Kiri Khan
PRACHUAP KIRI KHAN - A pigeon flew into a cluster of electric wires and caused a blackout throughout an entire district in Prachuap Kiri Khan province yesterday.
Yingluck Discusses 'Unfair' Impeachment with Top US Diplomat
BANGKOK — Former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra met with a top official from the US State Department today to discuss the political situation in Thailand and her recent impeachment, a ruling she says was politically motivated and unjust.
Prayuth Shrugs Off 'Snub' By US Diplomat
BANGKOK — Thai junta leader and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha says he understands why US diplomats are reluctant to meet with him in person.
Islamic State Confirms Beheading of Japanese Hostage
By Lars Nicolaysen and Marc Roehlig