Ubolratana Says Problems With Candidacy ‘Shouldn’t Have Occurred’
BANGKOK — The former princess whose short-lived candidacy set off political convulsions said Tuesday she was disappointed by the backlash to her bid and said she is done with royal life.
Buddhist Group Wants Party Disbanded for Citing Buddha
BANGKOK — A Buddhist organization on Tuesday asked the Election Commission to dissolve a conservative party claiming to apply the Buddha’s teachings to their policies.
Thai Raksa Chart Set for Disbandment Amid Princess Backlash
BANGKOK — Citing a grave violation of election law, the Election Commission on Tuesday recommended that the Thai Raksa Chart Party be dissolved for allegedly drawing the monarchy into politics.
Voice TV Ordered Off the Air 15 Days
BANGKOK — A television channel previously sanctioned by authorities for its content has again been ordered off the air.
Voice TV will be taken entirely...
Improper Display of King Portrait Brings Police to Thai Raksa Chart
BANGKOK — Word that a party allied with former leader Thaksin Shinawatra was inappropriately displaying His Majesty the King’s portrait prompted a police visit Tuesday morning.
Refugee Footballer Freed by Thailand Returns to Australia
CANBERRA, Australia — A refugee football player thanked Australians on his return home Tuesday hours after the threat of extradition to Bahrain was lifted...
Princess Formally Disqualified From PM Nomination
BANGKOK — The Election Commission on Monday afternoon declared that the eldest daughter of the late King Bhumibol cannot compete in the upcoming election as a candidate for prime minister.
Future Forward Leader Says He’s Ready to Oppose a Military Coup
BANGKOK — Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit said Monday he is ready to oppose a military coup after rumors spread that another was...
Politico Wants Prayuth Disqualified From Election Race
BANGKOK — An opposition politician on Monday sought to bar junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha from running in the March 24 election.
Police Seek Perpetrators of Fake Junta Order Removing Army Chief
BANGKOK — Police were looking Monday morning for whoever was behind a forged Royal Gazette announcement that Army Chief Gen. Apirat Kongsompong and other armed forces leaders had been removed by the junta leader.
