Demonstrators Burn Israeli Flags At Embassy Protest in Bangkok
BANGKOK — Protesters rallied in front of the Israel Embassy in Bangkok today to voice their anger over Israeli air strikes in Gaza, despite the Thai military junta’s ban on public gatherings.
Arrest Warrants Issued For Fatal Protest Grenade Attack
BANGKOK — Police have issued arrest warrants for seven suspects behind the deadly grenade attack on anti-government protesters in February.
Thai Junta Cool On US Military Request
By Cod Satrusayang, dpa
Women Avoid Night Trains Following Deadly Rape
SI SAKET— The rape and murder of a 13-year-old girl aboard a night train last weekend has spurred many female passengers to travel on buses instead of taking overnight trains.
Junta Leader Advises Thais Not To Be 'Slaves of Alcohol'
BANGKOK — The leader of Thailand’s military junta, Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha, has presented the public with a new slogan for this year's no-alcohol day.
Pro-Execution Group Defies Ban On Public Protests
BANGKOK — Activists in favour of punishing convicted rapists with the death penalty staged a rally in downtown Bangkok today despite the military junta's warning that doing so would violate martial law.
Hunt For Ayutthaya Elephant Killer, Ivory Smuggler
AYUTTHAYA — Police are searching for those responsible for killing a male elephant and sawing off its tusks, presumably to sell its ivory on the black market.
Junta Leader To Fight Rape With Clampdown On 'Sexually Suggestive' Media
BANGKOK — The leader of Thailand’s military junta has vowed to crack down on sexually suggestive media in response to the rape and murder of 13-year-old girl on a state railway train last weekend.
Junta To Hold Power Over Interim Govt, Prayuth Says
BANGKOK — The chairman of Thailand’s military junta has confirmed that he will retain considerable power over the interim civilian government that is expected to be formed in the coming months.
Thailand to EU: Give Us Time To Ensure 'Moral' Elections
BANGKOK — A Thai Election Commissioner says he told a representative of the European Union that Thailand's electoral system must be reformed to ensure that only "moral" people will be voted into office.
