Fire Cards and Paratroopers: A Look Back at Thailand’s ‘Dirtiest Election’
A prominent academic warns the regime could be dragging Thailand into a future resembling its inglorious past.
Cash Rush! Commotion as Crowds Hustle for 500B Holiday Handout
BANGKOK — Chaos erupted in front of Krung Thai Bank offices and ATMs nationwide as crowds flocked to receive a government stipend just in time for the holidays.
Mother of Slain Nurse Charged for Constitution Day Rally
BANGKOK — The mother of a medic killed by military snipers inside a temple during street protests eight years ago was charged with violating a public gathering law Monday night for staging a rally.
Banners Fly as Thai Politics Takes First Breath Since 2014
BANGKOK — Not long after the junta lifted its ban on politics Tuesday, a campaign banner for one candidate had already appeared in Bangkok.
Election Results to be Declared Within Hours of Polls Closing
BANGKOK — Election organizers said Tuesday the public will know which political parties are positioned to lead Thailand’s post-coup government no longer than six hours after polls close Feb. 24.
Junta Lifts its Ban on Politics
BANGKOK — The junta on Tuesday lifted its nearly five-year-old ban on political activities, ostensibly to clear the way for the Feb. 24 election.
Official Defends New Election Twist: Removing Party Logos From Ballots
BANGKOK — The Election Commission is slated to vote tomorrow on a proposal to remove the names and party emblems of candidates from ballots in the upcoming election.
Prawit Plays Down Republican Threat
BANGKOK — Deputy junta chairman Prawit Wongsuwan said Friday a Thai republican group believed operating from Laos should not be taken seriously.
Two in Republican Shirts Questioned by Police: Rights Group
BANGKOK — Police briefly detained two men wearing T-shirts associated with a republican group in public yesterday, according to a civil rights group.
Billboard Praising Prayuth as Next PM Replaced
RATCHABURI — A giant billboard calling for the junta leader to remain in power in Ratchaburi province has been taken down following complaints, while a deputy government leader says it was not equivalent to campaigning politically.
