Thai Raksa Chart Disbanded for Nominating Princess
BANGKOK — The court on Thursday dissolved a key party aligned with former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra for what was deemed a serious violation of elections law.
Police Deployed at Court Before Thai Raksa Chart Verdict
BANGKOK — Police and protesters are converging on the court where the fate of a major political party will be decided Thursday afternoon.
Poll Observers Give ‘F’ Grade to Election Commission
The Election Commission was given failing marks by an independent poll observer Tuesday for its performance in the past six months.
Army Chief Swears to Only Back Gov’t Loyal to King
BANGKOK — At an unprecedented oath-swearing ceremony held Thursday, army commander-in-chief Apirat Kongsompong vowed to only support a government loyal to the monarchy.
Not Just ‘Pretty Faces’ – Thai Women on Barriers to Success in Politics
BANGKOK — Thailand’s political glass ceiling is reinforced by notions of what’s appropriate, what’s feasible and what are traditional roles in society, according to three women politicians.
Parties Can Campaign on ‘Protecting’ Monarchy: Junta Legal Adviser
Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said Wednesday that political parties can make protecting the monarchy a campaign issue but must refrain from accusing other parties of attacking it.
Thai Raksa Chart Leaders to Be Present For Judgment Day
BANGKOK — Executives of an embattled party allied to former leader Thaksin Shinawatra said Wednesday they will be present in court tomorrow to hear the verdict that will decide their fate.
Activist Ekachai Assaulted for the Sixth Time in One Year
BANGKOK — An inveterate anti-junta activist was beaten bloody by anonymous assailants Tuesday in the sixth such attack in just over a year.
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Sorry We’re Closed! Election Commission Leaves Thailand on Eve of Vote
BANGKOK — Grievances over campaign malpractice, no matter how urgent, will have to hold till next week because nearly all members of the Election Commission are traveling overseas.
Prayuth Backing Off Campaign Plans, Party Leader Says
BANGKOK — Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha may not hit the campaign trail for those who nominated him to be prime minister after all, a party leader said Wednesday.
