Prayuth’s Ex-Deputy Says Junta Leader Shouldn’t Be PM Again
BANGKOK — A former Deputy Prime Minister under Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha’s first administration launched a scathing attack on the premier Monday detailing why he...
Man Complains of Election Fraud, Gets Attitude Adjustment
YASOTHON — A resident of Yasothon province who posted a video of what he alleged to be an election irregularity was sent to an attitude adjustment session at a local police station, officials said Monday.
Activist, Politician Vow to Sue Over Leaked Sex Tape
BANGKOK — A pro-democracy activist and a Pheu Thai party member on Monday said they’ll pursue legal action over their sex tape alleged to be filmed by a third party as a tactic to discredit them.
25 Political Parties Sign Clean Campaign Pledge
BANGKOK — Twenty-five political parties including Pheu Thai, Democrat, Future Forward and Chart Thai pledged Friday to compete fairly in the general election now slated for February.
Police Arrest Politico Who Filed Princess Dress Complaint
BANGKOK — When a businessman and aspiring politician went to the police Wednesday to follow up on his complaint against a YouTuber for allegedly insulting His Majesty the King’s daughter, he was probably hoping for word of an arrest – just not his.
In Reversal, Foreign Poll Monitors May Be Allowed For February Vote
BANGKOK — Thailand’s top election official said they are prepared to invite foreign observers in to monitor the February poll.
Pro-Junta Party Gala Dinner Aims to Raise 600M Baht
BANGKOK — A party linked to the ruling regime expects a star-studded Wednesday gala dinner to raise at least 600 million baht for its election campaign.
YouTuber Who Criticized Princess-Made Pageant Gown Faces Legal Action
BANGKOK — An aspiring politician filed criminal complaints Tuesday against a net idol for allegedly mocking a Miss Universe pageant dress that was designed by a daughter of His Majesty the King.
Regime Fears Embarrassment by Foreign Poll Monitors: Veteran Thai Observer
The Foreign Minister denied Tuesday he is barring international election observers from next year’s election while an expert monitor says the regime is worried about unflattering reports.
Election Officials Back Down From Logo-Free Ballots
BANGKOK — Voters will have a clearer idea of who they are marking their ballots for after organizers of the upcoming election said Tuesday they have killed a proposal to strip them of party logos and names following widespread opposition and ridicule.
