Future Forward Tops Chiang Mai Byelection
CHIANG MAI — The Future Forward Party emerged as the winner in a Chiang Mai byelection, according to preliminary returns released on Monday.
Mingkwan’s Resignation Draws Mixed Interpretations
BANGKOK — Social media and observers are struggling to make sense of the abrupt resignation of New Economics Party leader Mingkwan Sangsuwan.
Suspended Thanathorn Defiant on Court Ruling
BANGKOK — Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit has expressed disagreement with a court decision to suspend his MP status indefinitely.
MP Says Gay Marriage Bill on the Horizon
BANGKOK — A newly elected lawmaker on Thursday pledged to gather support in the parliament to push for a same-sex marriage law.
Court Accepts Case Against Thanathorn, Suspends MP Status
BANGKOK — A top court on Thursday ordered the Future Forward Party leader to cease working as an MP while it hears a request to strip him of his political office.
Anti-Junta Activists Summoned to Hear Sedition Charges
BANGKOK — Thirteen Thai political activists have appeared at a Bangkok police station to answer a summons on sedition charges that critics say are part of a plan to remove a rising progressive politician from the political scene.
No Junta, No Pheu Thai: Anutin Teases Coalition With Democrats
BANGKOK — Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul said on Tuesday evening he is “working” with the Democrats, raising speculation over a possible alliance.
‘I Fought, I Lost’ : 5 Activists Reflect on 5 Years of Junta Rule
Wednesday marks the fifth anniversary of the May 22, 2014 military coup that brought current junta leader Prayuth Chan-ocha to power.
Gov’t to Amend ‘Anti-Buddhist’ National Anthem MV
BANGKOK — The government on Tuesday said the national anthem’s official music video will be edited to comply with complaints from a Buddhist group.
Junta Party Threatens to Sue Thanathorn Over Bribery Remark
BANGKOK — A pro-junta party on Friday rejected Future Forward leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit’s claim that it offered to clear him of all criminal complaints if he offered them seats in the parliament.
