Future Forward Dissolution May Backfire on Regime: US Scholar
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Friday ordered the popular opposition Future Forward Party dissolved, declaring that it violated election law by accepting a loan from its leader.
Future Forward Party Found Guilty, Disbanded by Court
BANGKOK — The Constitutional Court on Friday dissolved a key opposition party for violating election laws by accepting an illegal loan from its billionaire founder.
House Shoots Down ‘Anti-Coup Committee’
BANGKOK — A proposal by the opposition to set up a panel to prevent future military coups failed to pass a vote in the the House of Representatives on Thursday.
Cops Close Case on Campaigner’s Clobbering
BANGKOK — A pro-democracy activist on Thursday said he was notified by the police that they had closed the investigation into his bloody assault close to his home in 2019.
Thai, Chinese Ministers Meet to Discuss Coronavirus Challenges
VIENTIANE (Xinhua) — China and Thailand pledged here on Wednesday to cooperate in their joint fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic.
Army Launches Complaint Center, Without Anonymity
BANGKOK — The army on Wednesday announced the formal launch of a complaint channel in an effort to crack down on exploitation of low-ranking servicemen within the force – but anonymity is not an option.
Piyabutr: Charter Court Has No Power to Dissolve Parties
BANGKOK — Future Forward sec-gen Piyabutr Saengkanokkul on Tuesday said the Constitutional Court has no mandate to dissolve political parties – a last ditch effort to defend his party from a possible disbandment on Friday.
Apirat Punishes Officer Accused of Misdeed, Introduces Civilian Oversight
BANGKOK — Army chief Gen. Apirat Kongsompong on Tuesday transferred an army colonel from his post in a self-declared move to crack down on corruption within the force.
Gov’t Eyes Plan for State Media to Take Over Coverage in National Crisis
BANGKOK — The government’s proposal to monopolize news coverage during times of national crises drew criticism on Monday from media personalities, who warn that the measure risks eroding press freedom even further.
Opposition Politician Resigns Amid Army Housing Gaffe
BANGKOK — A former army general resigned from his post as a deputy leader of the Future Forward on Sunday night after it emerged that he was living in a taxpayer-funded army residence – a practice he himself condemned.
