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CDC Chairman Considers Suing Matichon Over 'Misleading' Reports

BANGKOK – The chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) said he is considering filing a lawsuit against Matichon newspaper for two "misleading"news reports.

No Arrests at Pro-Democracy Demonstration in BKK

BANGKOK — In a rare departure from the junta's zero tolerance on political protests, police did not arrest any of the fourteen pro-democracy activists who marched along a historic road in Bangkok today.

In Run-Up to Charter Vote, Govt Forbids Campaigning

BANGKOK — Thais will not be allowed to independently campaign either for or against their new constitution before it goes before voters in a referendum as soon as January.

Reform Chairman Dismisses 'Chulalongkorn Connection' Claims

BANGKOK — The new chairman of the National Reform Council (NRC) has dismissed allegations that he and his deputy belong to a clique of conservative academics known as the "Chulalongkorn Connection."

Senate Refuses To Appoint Unelected PM — For Now

BANGKOK — The Speaker of the Senate has postponed a decision on whether or not to appoint an unelected Prime Minister as anti-government protesters have demanded.

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.

Thailand's Military Junta Pledges Elections in Early 2016

BANGKOK (DPA) — Thailand's military government is keeping to a schedule that includes elections in early 2016, an official said Tuesday.

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Vehicles Torched by Suspected Insurgents in Yala

YALA — Police say Islamic separatists torched six motorcycles belonging to civilians in the southern border province of Yala last night.

Army Chief Ambivalent On Calls For Royal Intervention

BANGKOK — Thailand's army chief has refused to say whether he will accept a proposal, submitted to him by a group of retired military commanders, that calls for royal intervention into the country's political crisis.

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