Pantsuit-Gate II: Pro-Prayuth MP Piles on Rival’s Fashion
BANGKOK — A pro-junta MP has posted derogatory insults about the outfit worn by a Future Forward MP to the Wednesday parliamentary session that elected junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha to a second term as prime minister.
One “Brave” MP Abstained From Voting For Prayuth
BANGKOK — “I abstain from voting,” announced Siripong Angkasakulkiat. Then he wai-ed his fellow MPs, sat down, and cried.
Siripong of Bhumjaithai party on Wednesday...
Prayuth Wins Second Term as PM
BANGKOK — With the help of pro-junta lawmakers and his own handpicked Senators, junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha secured another term in office Wednesday night.
Pantsuit-Gate: Future Forward MP Criticized for Not Wearing All Black
BANGKOK — As parliamentary debate over Thailand's next prime minister dragged into the sixth hour, discussion was derailed into scrutiny of a Future Forward...
Parliament’s PM Session Descends Into Prayuth Censure Debate
BANGKOK — The first seven hours of parliament’s debate on Wednesday turned out to be the first de facto censure debate against junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha’s regime in years.
Netizens Say #DemocratsBetrayedCitizens, Others Rejoice at Pro-Prayuth Stance
BANGKOK — Netizens are crying out – whether in joy or rage – Wednesday after a major political party bent the knee to the...
Thanathorn, Prayuth Formally Nominated as PM
BANGKOK — Future Forward chairman Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit and junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha were named as candidates for the top government job by their respective parties Wednesday.
Abhisit Resigns as MP After Dems Join Pro-Junta Coalition
BANGKOK — Former Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva resigned as an MP Wednesday morning, a day after party executives voted to join the pro-junta coalition.
UNHCR Presenter’s Ties to Junta Spark Uproar
BANGKOK — Thailand’s office of the United Nations refugee agency said Tuesday it’s discussing responses to criticism leveled on its public presenter who welcomed the junta’s coup in 2014.
Pheu Thai Paves Way for Thanathorn’s PM Bid
BANGKOK — Future Forward leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit is tipped to be the anti-junta coalition’s frontrunner for the premiership after Pheu Thai Party said it will not nominate its own leader.
