Future Forward Leader Hit With Sedition Charge
BANGKOK — Another serious legal threat has hit the leader of Future Forward Party, this time an accusation of sedition.
Army Chief Sends Warning to Critics of the Monarchy
BANGKOK — Thailand's influential army chief warned Tuesday that the military will fight any moves that threaten the country's system of constitutional monarchy with the king as head of state, in an apparent threat directed at supporters of a new anti-junta party.
EC Must Be Transparent in Computing Party-List MPs: Observer
BANGKOK — The Election Commission should be transparent and thorough in announcing the formula it will use to compute the distribution of party-list MPs, said a prominent election observer on Tuesday.
Analysis: Thai Election Shows Divisions and Instability Remain
BANGKOK — Thailand's junta leader looks set to return as prime minister after a general election stacked heavily in his favor, but the process reveals that more than a decade's polarization in Thai politics is as strong as ever.
Prayuth Concerned about Social Media’s ‘Incorrect Thinking’
BANGKOK — The junta leader sent a rare message to the public expressing concerns over news and information shared on social media, while the army commander acknowledged that online discourse is “more powerful” than the military’s weapons.
Prayuth Pleads for Order as Distrust of Election Commission Grows
BANGKOK — The junta leader on Monday defended the Election Commission and said there should be “no more disorder” after campaigns were launched to impeach the commissioners over alleged election irregularities.
Activist’s Car Torched, Another Physically Attacked
BANGKOK — A pro-democracy activist’s car was set on fire early Monday by an unknown arsonist after the activist led a protest calling for the impeachment of the Election Commission for its perceived mishandling of the elections.
Authoritarian Specter Awaits Post-Election Thailand: Historian
BANGKOK — A historian on Friday gave a pessimistic prediction of Thailand’s future after elections, envisioning a scenario of political stalemate.
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Party With Most MP Seats Should Form Next Govt: Academic
BANGKOK — Political parties should respect their pledge to allow the party with the most MP seats to attempt the formation of a coalition...
Poll Results Leave Nation Puzzled with Many Math Mysteries
BANGKOK — The preliminary election results released Thursday by officials left the nation lost in mathematical wonders as little explanation was given to the many inconsistencies.
