PM Office: Reforms to Show Results in 8 Months
BANGKOK — The government on Wednesday defended its failure to implement reforms it promised to enact upon seizing power and vowed to produce tangible results within eight months.
Editor Removed For Mismanagement – Not Junta Pressure: Bangkok Post
BANGKOK — Thailand’s largest English-language daily newspaper Tuesday disputed claims by its recently dismissed editor that he was taken off the job under pressure from the military government.
Former Senator Announces New Pro-Prayuth Party
BANGKOK — A former senator on Tuesday sought to register a new political party with the Election Commission intended to support Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha’s return as prime minister after elections are held.
Junta Appointees Concede ‘National Reforms’ Have Little to Show
BANGKOK — Four years after the junta seized power and promised to transform the nation through comprehensive reforms, that process has made either no or slow process – and that’s according to the people responsible for it.
Veteran Activist Ekachai to Be Freed
BANGKOK — Pro-democracy campaigner Ekachai Hongkangwan was back in prison Monday after refusing to meet with police for questioning in an insurrection case against him, his lawyer said.
Prayuth Top Choice for PM, Recent Poll Says
BANGKOK — The majority of respondents to a recent poll said they would elect junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha as prime minister in upcoming elections – though they said they would give Pheu Thai party the most votes.
Police Threaten Coupversary Charges, Protesters Say ‘No Longer Afraid’
BANGKOK — Police chief Pol. Gen. Chakthip Chaijinda warned Friday that anti-coup protesters would risk being prosecuted if they join a coup anniversary demonstration later this month.
Junta-Written Constitution Must Be Amended: 3 Politicos
BANGKOK — Figures from three political parties said their first move as prime minister would be to amend the 2017 junta-sponsored charter.
Govt to Build ‘Cyber Warrior’ Army to Monitor Netizens
BANGKOK — The government Thursday said it will build an army of “cyber warriors” to step up internet surveillance.
Woman Held, Drugged at Mental Hospital After Speaking at Rally
BANGKOK — A woman said Thursday she was held involuntarily for three nights and drugged at a state-run mental hospital after encouraging the monarchy's...
