Fears of Future Assaults Force Activists to Seek Police Protection
BANGKOK — Three pro-democracy campaigners assaulted by men they believe to be acting on the junta’s orders said Monday they have sought police protection.
National Park Where Activist Disappeared Left Off UNESCO List
BANGKOK — Unresolved questions about rights violations and border demarcation prevented the United Nations from recognizing a national park as a world heritage site, government officials said Sunday.
New Cabinet Submitted to King, Gov’t Says
BANGKOK — In a sign that the incoming government coalition has reached a truce, a senior official said Friday the new cabinet has been submitted to His Majesty the King for endorsement.
Future Forward MPs Don Local Dress, Stir Debates
BANGKOK — Future Forward Party drew praise, criticism, and some head-scratching after its female MPs showed up for a parliamentary debate in traditional dress on Thursday.
‘Watch Yourself,’ House Speaker Warns MP Who Urged Justice for Ja New
BANGKOK — A house speaker caused an uproar on Wednesday when he warned of a similar fate for a politician who demanded justice for an activist assaulted by masked men last week.
Prayuth Says New Govt By End of July
BANGKOK — Hang in there Thailand – a new government will be formed before July ends, junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha said Wednesday.
Scholars Save ‘Red Gate,’ the Backdrop to Oct. 1976 Massacre
BANGKOK — After 42 years, an iconic symbol of the brutalities which led to the 1976 massacre is finally under preservation.
Opposition Alarmed by Prayuth’s ‘Coup Threat’
BANGKOK — Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha’s hint at staging another coup prompted outcries from opposition politicos on Tuesday.
‘I Don’t Condone Violence’: Prawit Denies Role in Activist Attack
BANGKOK — Deputy junta chairman Prawit Wongsuwan on Monday denied being behind a recent attack that left a pro-democracy activist in a critical condition.
Prayuth Sorry for Cabinet Infighting
BANGKOK — Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha on Monday offered a rare apology for ongoing feuds within the government coalition to secure key seats in the next cabinet.
