Election Officials Confirmed, NLA Drops Inspector Challenge
BANGKOK — The government announced Wednesday that His Majesty the King had formally approved the new set of Election Commissioners.
Critics Blast Junta’s Abrupt Firing of Top Anti-Fraud Chief
BANGKOK — The junta chairman invoked his absolute power Tuesday night and expelled the anti-money laundering director, drawing ire from the regime’s opponents.
Pro-Junta Politicians Can Campaign Because They Are Not Politicians: Junta
BANGKOK — A junta leader said Tuesday that a group of politicians touring on behalf of a pro-junta party is not violating the ban on political activities.
Casual Wear Banned for Government House Reporters
Jeans and T-shirts are out of fashion – at least for reporters covering junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha.
Prayuth Quiet on Assembly Triggering Another Poll Delay
Junta leader Prayuth Chan-ocha was evasive Monday on whether a possible change to elections law by the assembly would further delay the next election.
Watchdog Activist Doused With Fermented Fish
BANGKOK – A pro-democracy activist on Tuesday said unidentified assailants threw fermented fish at him while he was walking to conduct a one-man protest outside the Government House.
Malaysia Eyes More Than 10-Fold Hike in Singapore Water Deal
PUTRAJAYA — Malaysia's prime minister said Monday he is seeking to hike the price of water sold to neighboring Singapore by more than 10...
Lawmaker Signals Retreat Over Election Challenge
BANGKOK — A member of the junta’s interim parliament who challenged the recent selection of election inspectors now says he’s willing to drop the matter.
Elections Chief Dismisses Fears Voting Will Be Rigged
The man tasked with ensuring a credible election played down concerns the next general election could see his body involved in manipulating the vote in favor of ...
Court Seeks to Move Doi Suthep Homes to Chiang Rai
CHIANG MAI — Activists Saturday slammed court officials for dodging their demands when they said homes built atop a protected northern forestland could be moved to neighboring Chiang Rai.
