Group Says It Will Ask Political Parties to Endorse Welfare State
BANGKOK — A group of activists said Monday it will try to persuade political parties to turn Thailand into a welfare state.
Calling themselves “We...
2014 Protest Bombing Suspect Denied Bail
BANGKOK — Police said Monday a man responsible for a fatal grenade attack on anti-government protesters in 2014 had his bail request denied by the court over the weekend.
New Party Aims to Cut No. of Soldiers, Prosecute Coup Leaders
BANGKOK — Reforming the armed forces, undoing the junta’s deeds and prosecuting coup leaders were among key policies a new party announced it would implement...
Democracy Activists Intercepted En Route to Rajabhakti Park
PHETCHABURI — Pro-democracy activists were intercepted Sunday while traveling to the army’s historical park in Prachuap Khiri Khan, which was engulfed in corruption scandals.
Politician Acquitted Over Missing Plaque Remarks
BANGKOK — A former Pheu Thai MP was acquitted Friday of sedition and cybercrimes for questioning what happened to a historic plaque that went missing in April 2017.
Clash of the Bureaucrats: Gov’t House Turns Into ROV Battle Arena
BANGKOK — Months after the junta chairman was spotted waving a glowstick to J-pop beats, the Government House sought to burnish its nerd credentials again today with bureaucrats clashing in a esports competition right in the regime’s halls of power.
Former DSI Chief Jailed for Defaming Ex-Deputy PM Suthep
BANGKOK — A man who once helmed Thailand’s top law enforcement agency was found guilty of libeling conservative firebrand Suthep Thaugsuban on Friday and sent to jail.
Lawmakers Scramble to Find a Place to Meet
BANGKOK — There’s less than a month to go before the parliament reconvenes, but junta-appointed lawmakers have yet to decide on where to meet.
Wife, Son of Republican Leader Detained, Activists Say
BANGKOK — At least four people are being held incommunicado by the military on suspicion of belonging to an underground republican movement, a rights watchdog said Thursday.
‘Starving’ Poor Need Govt Help, Says Minister/Politician
BANGKOK — Defending the military government’s handing out of 500-baht cash stipends to welfare card recipients, one of its ministers – who also helps...
