Muslim Political Bloc’s New Party Open to Backing Prayuth
A new party led by a Muslim politician said it is open to supporting the return of junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha after ...
3 More Arrested Over Black T-Shirts, Lawyer Says
BANGKOK — Three more people are believed in custody for possessing black T-shirts linked to an underground republican group, a civil rights lawyer said Tuesday.
All Luxury Watches Returned to ‘Friend,’ Prawit Says
BANGKOK — Anti-corruption activists were unswayed by a deputy junta leader’s claim Monday that he returned 25 undeclared luxury watches to a friend.
Under Pressure, FCCT Cancels Discussion of War Crimes in Myanmar
A discussion of whether key figures in Myanmar's military should face justice for the genocide of the Rohingya was canceled at the last minute Monday evening under pressure from Thai authorities.
Junta ‘Afraid’ to Lift Politics Ban, But Why?
The powers that be who’ve bottled expression and dissent for five years fear the resumption of regular political life.
Parties Stake Out Positions on ‘SOTUS’ Hazing
BANGKOK — A representative from Thailand’s newest progressive party said it would work to ban freshmen hazing at universities and schools if it comes...
Abhisit Faces Party Leadership Challenge After Proposing Primary
The Democrat Party will schedule a primary to select party leadership in November if the junta relaxes its restrictions and allows it.
Black Shirt Arrests Part of Crackdown on Republicans, Official Says
BANGKOK — The army detained two women and confiscated black T-shirts last week as part of an investigation into an underground group seeking to install a federal republic in Thailand, a defense spokesman said Monday.
Soldiers Raid Homes For Black Shirts, Abduct 2 Women: Watchdog
BANGKOK — Soldiers have detained two women without charge after searching their homes for T-shirts they had purchased, and one remained unreachable Friday, a civil rights group said.
Thailand’s Politicians Will Have About 2 Months to Campaign. Will They Be Ready?
Politicians gave mixed reactions Thursday to the idea that they may have about two months to campaign for next year’s promised elections once the ban on ...
