Apirat Meets House Committee Over Anti-Red Speech
BANGKOK — Army chief Gen. Apirat Kongsompong reported to a parliament committee today to discuss a controversial speech he made earlier this month.
Abandoned by Allies, Future Forward Votes Against Royal Transfer Decree
BANGKOK — A government emergency decree that granted His Majesty the King a personal control over two army units was approved today by all parties in Parliament except the Future Forward.
Royal Troops Transfer Looms Over Tomorrow’s Parliament Debate
BANGKOK — The government is set to defend its emergency decree that handed two army units to His Majesty the King’s direct control when the parliament meets on Thursday.
House Committee Chides Apirat’s Diatribe
BANGKOK — An opposition-controlled House Committee on Wednesday said the army chief’s hour-long rant against his detractors last week is inappropriate.
Dissident Judge Leaves Hospital, Officials Say Inquiry Ongoing
YALA — A judge whose suicide attempt to protest alleged injustice in court shook the country earlier this month was seen leaving hospital on Tuesday.
Apirat Revives Red Scare in Epic Rant Against Opposition
BANGKOK — Army commander Apirat Kongsompong on Friday stunned the nation with an hour-long tirade on anti-government politicians and academics, in which he accused them of attempting to sabotage the country’s constitutional monarchy.
Chinese Embassy, Army Chief Criticize Thai Politician’s Meeting With Joshua Wong
BANGKOK — Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit’s recent appearance with Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong drew fierce backlash on Friday from the army commander and China’s mission in Bangkok.
Reduce Crimes Punishable by Death, Attorney Says
BANGKOK — The number of crimes punishable by execution in Thai laws should be reduced in an attempt to decrease death row inmates, an attorney who campaigns for the end of capital punishment said Thursday.
Royalist Coup Leaders Honored at Army Hall of Fame
BANGKOK — History buffs are left scratching their heads on Wednesday after it surfaced that two halls in the army’s museum are named after royalist rebels who attempted to overthrow an elected government eight decades ago.
Interview: Military Surveillance Turning Thailand into ‘1984’
BANGKOK — Giving a surveillance agency run by the armed forces a free rein in national security issues risks turning Thailand into a totalitarian state, a political scientist warned in an interview.
