New Property Tax Rates Passed by Thai Assembly
BANGKOK — A new land and building tax bill passed Friday by the junta-appointed National Legislative Assembly that will come to effect January 2020.
Singapore Passes ASEAN Gavel – and Garland – to Thailand
BANGKOK — As the new chair of ASEAN, Thailand will promote mutual respect and shared benefits for its 10 member nations, junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha said at a handover ceremony Thursday.
Activist Protests Higher Salaries for Generals
BANGKOK — A transparency activist on Friday slammed plans to increase salaries for top military brass.
Election Commission Bans Online Sales of Political Merch
Don’t expect to shop online for T-shirts, tote bags and umbrellas promoting your favorite political party anytime soon.
Junta No. 2 Answers Election Question With Offer of Violence
BANGKOK — Obviously incensed by questions whether oft-delayed elections would happen as planned in February, the deputy junta leader said he would answer such...
Pheu Thai Splintering to Win in 2019: Jatuporn
BANGKOK — Not one but four Pheu Thai parties will run in the upcoming election, an arrangement the group’s leader says is the only way to victory.
Court Acquits Redshirt Ex-Con of 112
BANGKOK — The court on Wednesday cleared a man convicted in a bomb plot of defaming the royal family, citing insufficient evidence.
EU Says Time Running Out to Observe Thai Elections
The European Union said time is running out if Thailand is to invite it to observe general elections slated for February.
South Korea Grants Political Asylum to Thai Charged With 112
BANGKOK — Pro-democracy activist and lese majeste fugitive Chanoknan Ruamsap has become the first Thai political refugee in South Korea.
Abhisit Wins Democrat Party Leadership
BANGKOK — Abhisit Vejjajiva won the Democrat Party leadership, the party’s social media announced Saturday.
In a Facebook live video posted on the Democrat Party...
