Nation TV Airs Obviously Faked ‘Secret’ Thaksin-Thanathorn Recording
BANGKOK — A broadcaster is facing a backlash for uncritically airing a doctored audio clip said to be a conversation between the leader of...
Pro-Junta Politico Says Coup Awaits Opposition Win
BANGKOK — A pro-junta politician said Wednesday a coup would be staged if opponents of the military regime win the election.
Forget Red or Yellow, Forest Crusader Doubles Down on Green
BANGKOK — An environmentalist turned politician seeking to gain a toehold in power through Sunday's election said poachers wouldn't get off so easy under...
Thailand to Seek Thaksin’s Extradition From Hong Kong
BANGKOK — The prosecutor’s office said Tuesday it will seek the extradition of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra when he arrives in Hong Kong later this week for his daughter’s wedding.
Woman Allowed to Mark 17 Votes ‘By Mistake,’ Official Says
BANGKOK — An election official said Monday a voter in Samut Songkhram province was allowed to mark 17 ballot papers on her own due to a misunderstanding at the polling station.
More Election Blunders Reported as Scores Flock to Vote Early
BANGKOK — Election officials were under fire for several cases of alleged mismanagement during the weekend’s early voting, which included providing wrong ballots and missing candidate information.
Citing Ethics, Thanathorn Puts Assets Under Blind Trust
BANGKOK — A billionaire turned politician said Monday he transferred his massive wealth to a blind trust to avoid any conflict of interest in the future.
Prayuth Shows Suave Side in Latest Campaign Video
BANGKOK — Less than a week before elections, Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha on Monday released a calm campaign video backed by a soft-rock audio track.
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Woman in Labor, Fugitive, Disabled: All Head for Early Voting
BANGKOK — Among more than 2.6 million registered voters nationwide who cast advanced ballots Sunday are a fugitive who disguised himself with a wig, a woman about to enter labor and people sensitive to air pollution.
Virachai Plasai, Thai Ambassador to US, Dies at 58
BANGKOK — Thailand's ambassador to the United States, best known for leading the kingdom’s legal battle with Cambodia over an ancient temple, died early Saturday. He was 58.
