Gov’t Petitioned to Reveal 400 Senate Nominees
A legal advocacy group wants the junta to reveal the names of the 400 people short-listed to eventually be appointed senators.
Fearing More Assaults, Activist Asks For Army Protection
BANGKOK — A politician made headlines last week by scolding a soldier shadowing him on the campaign trail, but an activist Tuesday asked the military to do just that – follow him wherever he goes.
Abhisit Coalition Waffling Draws Fresh Flak
BANGKOK — Treading a thin line after saying his party wouldn’t support the junta leader becoming prime minister after the election, Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has found himself in hot water for walking back his comments.
Parties Woo Thai Elderly With Expanded Safety Net
NONTHABURI — Representatives from four major parties presented dueling policies Monday to benefit the elderly who make up about one-fifth of the electorate.
#SmartChoice? Netizens Unconvinced by Prayuth’s Simple Meal
BANGKOK — When he’s not pulling the levers of power, junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha is a simple human who eats modest meals.
Thai Election Gets Messy Start Overseas, Voters Complain
BANGKOK — Election officials are on the defensive after overseas voters complained angrily about a raft of problems including missing ballots, incorrect candidate information and poor voting facilities.
Abhisit Rules Out Voting for Prayuth
BANGKOK — Hopping off the fence that divides the electorate, Democrat Party chairman Abhisit Vejjajiva said Sunday he will not support junta leader Prayuth Chan-ocha’s bid for another term in office.
400 Senator Candidates Shortlisted for Prayuth
BANGKOK — A junta-led committee has selected a group of shortlisted candidates for the junta to appoint as unelected senators, a deputy prime minister said Friday.
Thais Overseas Kiss Their Thai Raksa Chart Votes Goodbye
BANGKOK — Overseas voters who mailed off ballots for the Thai Raksa Chart Party automatically lost their votes the moment the party was dissolved.
Thai Net Reacts to Party Dissolution With Pungent Memes
BANGKOK — The internet was overwhelmed with sarcasm and dismay Thursday after a five-month-old political party was disbanded three weeks before Election Day.
