Suthep to Attend Party Meeting as ‘Member’
BANGKOK — When a party recently formed by close aides including the brother of former firebrand politician Suthep Thaugsuban convenes for the first time Sunday, it will be graced by a very special guest: Suthep himself.
Famed Foreign Affairs Minister Faces Axe
BANGKOK — Thailand woke up Friday morning to the news a top minister who’s served as a key diplomat since the Cold War Era could be disqualified from his job.
Junta Files Complaints Against 41 More Protesters
BANGKOK — Police on Thursday revealed an additional 41 people the military junta want charged for violating its ban on political gatherings among others.
Six Arrested for Sharing Prayuth ‘Fake News’
BANGKOK — Six people were charged with cybercrime for disseminating spoof news about junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha, police said Thursday.
Constitutional Court Greenlights Key Bill, Paving Way for Elections
BANGKOK — The Constitutional Court on Wednesday ruled in favor of a key draft bill, clearing a legal hurdle for elections scheduled for next year.
More Legal Fallout For Coupversary Demonstrators
BANGKOK — The junta on Wednesday filed additional charges against 21 people who staged and joined last week’s pro-democracy demonstration.
Calling For New Charter is Totally Fine: Election Official
BANGKOK — There is nothing wrong with campaigning on a pledge to rewrite the constitution, the head of the Election Commission said Monday.
Police Summon Activists Over ‘Noodle Protest’
BANGKOK — Police detained two student activists for leading a mock protest in which they ate instant noodles Monday evening near MBK Center shopping mall, according to one of the organizers.
‘Buddha Issara’ Suffers Back Pain in Prison: Official
BANGKOK — A disgraced activist monk arrested on suspicion of royal forgery is suffering from a back pain caused by a herniated disc, a prison warden said Monday.
Police Chief Transferred After Allowing Foreign Reporter to Interview Activist
BANGKOK — The chief of Phaya Thai Police Station was transferred Friday night after allowing a reporter to interview a jailed pro-democracy activist.
