First Local Elections Since 2014 Coup To Be Held in 60 Days
BANGKOK — The Cabinet on Tuesday gave a greenlight to elections for members of Provincial Administrative Organizations, or PAO, across the country within December.
‘Big Bee’ Swears to Defend Monarchy, But With Softer Line
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s new army chief on Tuesday made the traditional pledge to defend the country, the Buddhist religion, the monarchy and the people, but seemed to take a softer line than his predecessor toward dissenting political voices.
Oct. 14 Protest Leaders Pledge to Camp Out on Ratchadamnoen
BANGKOK — The next anti-government protest set for next Wednesday is expected to be a prolonged one, as one of the organizers vowed on Tuesday to camp overnight on the historic avenue of Ratchadamnoen.
Dark Horse: Rise of New Air Force Chief Raises Eyebrows
BANGKOK — Just this time last year, Airbull Suttiwan was an air force officer working in a relatively junior position as an “expert.” He did not command any force. He was certainly not part of the “Five Tigers” – a clique of elite pilots eligible to take the top job in the air force.
How Student Protests Spark Interest in Thammasat Massacre
BANGKOK (AP) — Anti-government protests challenging the institutions of Thailand's traditional ruling class are not just prompting intense debate about the country's future. They are driving young people to delve into the darkest events of the not-so-distant past.
Activist: No Words From Privy Council on Reform Petition
BANGKOK — Anti-government protest leader Arnon Nampa said Monday that the movement has not heard back from either the government or the Privy Council about their 10-point demands for political reforms.
Student Group Opposing Uniforms Tries to Sell Uniforms
BANGKOK — A student activist group that calls for an end to compulsory uniform rule in Thai schools apologized Sunday for launching a pre-order for all-black student uniforms as part of its fundraising drive.
Former Transport Minister Named as New Economy Tsar
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — The Royal Thai Government Gazette on Monday has named former Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith as Thailand's new Finance Minister, succeeding Pridi Daochai who resigned on Sept. 1 after only 20 days in the office.
Activists Take Aim at China Rights Abuse, ‘One China Policy’ at Embassy Protest
BANGKOK — A handful of student protesters marked Chinese National Day on Thursday by holding a rally close to the Chinese diplomatic mission in Bangkok, where they slammed alleged human rights abuses in mainland China and showed solidarity with pro-democracy movements in Taiwan and Hong Kong.
Apirat’s Departure Leaves a Contended Legacy on ‘Army Reform’
BANGKOK — An opposition politician slammed the outgoing army chief Apirat Kongsompong for failing to reform the force as he pledged earlier this year.
