EC Says Parties Need Junta’s Permission to Accept Donations
BANGKOK — The Election Commission’s secretary general said Thursday that political parties would have to receive permission from the junta to accept public donations.
Police...
New Parliament to Open in May
BANGKOK — The newly constructed parliament will be ready in May, the speaker of the junta-appointed National Legislative Assembly said Thursday.
Pornpetch Pichitcholchai said the...
Activists to Seek Gradual End to Capital Punishment
BANGKOK — Abolitionists will look to gradually reduce the amount of crimes liable to capital punishment instead of pushing for an outright end to...
Activist Groups Launch Network to Monitor Elections
BANGKOK — Pro-democracy activists from more than a dozen organizations formed a network Tuesday to monitor and ensure general elections slated for February are...
#MakeMyMark and Amulets: Fight for Dem Top Post Begins
BANGKOK — Former Democrat Party chairman Abhisit “Mark” Vejjajiva launched a social media campaign Tuesday in a bid to defend his seat from two party contenders.
Unfreeze My Bank Accounts: Sombat, Chaturon Tell Junta
BANGKOK — Pro-democracy activist Sombat Boonngam-anong vowed Friday that he would erect a tent and sleep in front of Government House if there was...
Deep South’s Drug Problems Need New Approach: New Party
BANGKOK — The government should introduce more effective approaches including supporting local communities in the deep south to play a role in eradicating drugs problems, a newly established party said Friday.
Anti-Junta Royal Petitioners Freed, Military Says
BANGKOK — The military on Friday said five people arrested for attempting to file a royal petition at the Grand Palace had been released.
Prayuth Exercises With Park Goers, Denies Campaigning
BANGKOK — Junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha made a surprise Friday morning appearance to exercise in the capital’s Lumpini Park.
Appearing at 7:30am, Prayuth did...
Commission Unveils 3 Proposed Bangkok Election Maps
BANGKOK — The Election Commission on Thursday unveiled three new proposed electoral constituency maps for Bangkok.
The three are being subjected to public feedback before...
