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...
EU Will Send Observers to Thai Election – If Invited
BANGKOK — The European Union will consider dispatching election observers next year only if invited by the military regime, according to the union’s top official in Thailand.
At Thunder Castle, Newin Calls on Prayuth to Rain Money
Prayuth Chan-ocha, who’s been lining up regional political allies in recent weeks, became the latest government leader to meet Buriram godfather Newin Chidchob in his own fiefdom,
Activist in Legal Fight to Register ‘Troll’ Political Party
BANGKOK — A court on Monday told a pro-democracy activist to appeal against the Election Commission’s refusal to register his political party before seeking a court injunction.
Visiting Thaksin Could See Pheu Thai Disbanded
BANGKOK — Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s political clan has been disbanded and reincarnated multiple times, from Thai Rak Thai to People’s Power to Pheu Thai. Now, it could be dissolved yet again.
Reform Within 8 Months Could Win Junta Support: Former Yellowshirt
BANGKOK — A former coordinator of the Yellowshirt movement said Sunday that the junta can regain popular support by materializing reforms in five areas of government within the next eight months.
Junta Won’t Summon Pro-Election Activists: Spokesman
BANGKOK — The junta has said they will not call in pro-democracy protesters for questioning after they staged a rally calling for elections.
Activists Hail Govt Vow to Return Doi Suthep Land to Wild
CHIANG MAI — No one will be allowed to occupy homes built for court officials on protected mountain land which will be returned to the wild as quickly as possible, the government announced Sunday.
Call Elections or We’ll March on Govt House: Protest (Video)
BANGKOK — Pro-election activists gave an ultimatum to the military government to set an election date within seven days or face a mass demonstration at the government's seat of power.
Royal Thai Army Writing Manuals to Handle Protests
BANGKOK — The army – an agency with a history of suppressing protests with bloody results – is making manuals on how to handle street protests, a defense spokesman said Friday.
