Cave Rescue Leader Keeps Post as New Gov. Takes Over
CHIANG RAI — The new governor of Chiang Rai province said Friday he would respect his predecessor's role as the leader of the ongoing effort to rescue 13 young men trapped inside a cave complex there.
New ‘Monk Act’ Allows King to Appoint Sangha Members
BANGKOK — The junta-appointed National Legislative Assembly on Thursday endorsed the Monk Act, which will enable the King to appoint or remove senior monks and members of the supreme council of monks.
Cave Rescue Saves Governor’s Job – At Least For Now
CHIANG RAI — When the public face of the largest rescue operation in recent Thai history gave his morning briefing to reporters, he took a moment to address questions about his own future.
Political Assembly Ban to Be Lifted After Sept Meeting: Prawit
BANGKOK — The ban on political activities will be lifted after a September meeting in which the military government and political parties will discuss the future of politics and elections the junta deputy said Tuesday.
Junta’s 20-Year Plan Set to Vote Friday
BANGKOK — The rubber-stamp parliament will vote Friday on whether to endorse a proposal to enact the junta’s 20-year national strategy plans, a spokesman said.
Pheu Thai See Pro-Junta Plot in Lunches With MPs
BANGKOK — A Pheu Thai spokeswoman on Monday accused a pro-junta faction of poaching politicians to support its cause under the disguise of “lunch meetings.”
Singer ‘Tom Dundee’ Acquitted of Royal Defamation
BANGKOK — A court on Friday has acquitted a prominent singer of the charge of royal defamation, the second time this week a case of such a serious offense has been dropped against an activist.
Trafficking Activists Cautiously Welcome TIP Upgrade
BANGKOK — Anti-trafficking activists gave a guarded welcome Friday to the US decision to remove Thailand from its human trafficking watch list.
Hopes Fade For Election This Year – Or Soon
Organizers of pro-election rallies expressed dismay at the junta’s latest backsliding on a poll date.
Battlefield Bangkok: The Time the Navy Defied the Army – And Lost
Because of the short-lived mutiny in June 1951, the navy – once a proud rival of the army – was disarmed and sidelined in the halls of power.
