CIA Cables Detail Interrogation at Base Run by CIA Director
WASHINGTON — Newly declassified documents released Friday graphically describe how an accused al-Qaida operative was stripped naked, repeatedly slammed against walls, waterboarded and confined...
Assembly Should Not Choose Voting Monitors: Elections Chief
A top elections official said Thursday that junta-appointed legislators should not get involved in choosing the inspectors who will monitor the next general election.
Prayuth Should Run as List Candidate to Be PM: Pro-Junta Party
The head of the newly formed pro-junta party of Suthep Thaugsuban said it would back junta leader Prayuth Chan-ocha as prime minister after the next election – if he signs on as a list candidate.
Potential Watchdogs on Rights Commission’s Uncertain Future
BANGKOK — The three most credible voices for human rights vying for spots on the National Human Rights Commission said the body must take...
Yingluck Extradition Going Nowhere, Officials Say
BANGKOK — Britain has yet to respond to a request to extradite prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra and no other governments have provided information on her whereabouts, government officials said Tuesday.
Suthep Party Elects Leader, Vows Equal Gender Candidates
BANGKOK — A party backed by conservative hardliner Suthep Thaugsuban said its candidates for the next election will include an equal amount of men and women.
Redshirt Leader Jatuporn Released From Prison
Redshirt leader Jatuporn Prompan, who was sent to prison just over a year ago for defaming a rival ...
Photogs Must ‘Show Respect’ to Prayuth Amid New Rules
BANGKOK — Photographers covering junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha were instructed to follow strict rules at a Friday event and “show their respect” to the general before and after taking his photo.
Pro-Junta Party Confident It Will Lead Next Govt
BANGKOK — The head of a junta-leaning party said he believes he can do something no one has for the past 17 years – defeat Thaksin Shinawatra’s political dynasty in an election.
Prayuth: Election Coming in 2019 – Unless ‘Fight Breaks Out’
BANGKOK — Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha reiterated Thursday his pledge for a general election next year, thought he said it could be postponed again if some unspecified conflicts erupt.
