Military Searches House of Anti-Junta Student Activist
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Supreme Court Affirms Guilty Lese Majeste Verdict for Prachatai
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Freedom of Speech Reaches 'New Low'
BANGKOK — The military seized power last year with a promise to eventually restore democracy. But a crackdown against critics of the monarchy and junta suggest the country is locked on a darker trajectory, say U.N. officials and human rights activists.
Junta Marks Constitution Day as Drafting of New Charter Drags On
BANGKOK — Thailand's military government marked constitution day Thursday, while work on the country's own text remains ongoing more than a year after the last constitution was suspended.
Thailand to Extradite 'Silk Road' Adviser
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BANGKOK — A Canadian man arrested in Thailand over his alleged role as a senior adviser to the creator of the underground Silk Road website will be extradited to the United States next month, police said on today.
BANGKOK — A Canadian man arrested in Thailand over his alleged role as a senior adviser to the creator of the underground Silk Road website will be extradited to the United States next month, police said on today.
New Constitution Could Give Free Rein to Military Abuses, Rights Group Says
By Amy Sawitta Lefevre
Reuters
BANGKOK — A proposal by Thailand's junta for a provision in the constitution exempting the military from prosecution would allow the armed forces to commit abuses with impunity, a rights group said on Wednesday.
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BANGKOK — A proposal by Thailand's junta for a provision in the constitution exempting the military from prosecution would allow the armed forces to commit abuses with impunity, a rights group said on Wednesday.
Ban Ta Klang Proud of its Elephant Pets
SURIN — Praethong, a 20-year-old elephant, would be an unusual house pet outside her hometown of Ban Ta Klang in north-eastern Thailand.
Junta Turns to Populist Schemes to Ease Rural Tensions
By Amy Sawitta Lefevre
Reuters
BANGKOK — Thailand's junta has approved USD$1.3 billion (46.1 billion baht) in rural subsidies, akin to the populist policies of the government it ousted, to appease disgruntled and politically powerful farmers who are struggling with record low commodity prices and weak exports.
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BANGKOK — Thailand's junta has approved USD$1.3 billion (46.1 billion baht) in rural subsidies, akin to the populist policies of the government it ousted, to appease disgruntled and politically powerful farmers who are struggling with record low commodity prices and weak exports.
Thousands of Unregistered Fishing Trawlers Held in Port
BANGKOK — Thailand revoked the commercial fishing licenses of 8,024 fishing trawlers today for failing to join a new registration scheme, the navy said.
Ghost Hunters Arise to Challenge Spirit Status Quo
BANGKOK — The house had been abandoned for more than 15 years, evidenced by the broken windows, faded paint and cracked tiles. But behind the faded veneer and crumbling masonry lay a story of tragedy.
