Pro-Coup Newspaper Publishes "Parody Piece" Describing Gang-Rape of LGBT Activist
BANGKOK — The ultra-nationalist Thai newspaper Manager ASTV has published a "mock column" describing in graphic detail of how prisoners will gang-rape a fugitive anti-coup LGBT activist when she is finally arrested.
Activists Stage 'Sandwich Protest' To Test Police’s Word
BANGKOK — Anti-coup activists staged a brief protest in front of the US Embassy in Bangkok today to test the reaction of police who permitted an anti-American demonstration to take place at the same site on Sunday.
Migrant Workers Trickle Back To Thailand, Police Say
BANGKOK — Several thousand Cambodian migrant workers have returned to Thailand following their massive exodus back to Cambodia several weeks ago.
RS To Be Punished For Withholding World Cup Broadcasts
BANGKOK — Thailand’s state media regulator is considering punishing entertainment conglomerate RS International for failing to broadcast several FIFA World Cup matches on free TV channels.
Passports of Lese Majeste Suspects Revoked
BANGKOK — Thai authorities have revoked the passports of six fugitive Redshirt politicians and activists who have been accused of insulting the monarchy.
Thai Junta Leader Maps Out Reform Plan to Elections in 2015
BANGKOK (DPA) — Thailand's military junta leader revealed a schedule of reforms and interim government expected to lead to general elections by late 2015.
Poll: Southerners Want Junta Leader As Prime Minister
BANGKOK — A majority of residents in southern Thailand, a stronghold of the former anti-government movement, want the military junta chairman to take the title of Prime Minister, a new poll claims.
Police Say Anti-American Protest Not Violation of Martial Law
BANGKOK — While anti-coup protests are strictly forbidden under Thailand's military regime, anti-American protests are perfectly legal, says a senior police commander.
NCPO To Contact Press When They Report 'False' Information
BANGKOK — A team of military officers will monitor all news coverage in Thailand and promptly contact journalists if they encounter "false information" in their reporting, a leading member of Thailand’s military junta said today.
Angry Afghans Protest in Kabul Against Election "Fraud"
KABUL (DPA) — Thousands of protesters marched in Kabul Friday against what they saw as fraud in the June 14 presidential election run-off.
