Parties Back On in June, But Politics Remain Forbidden
BANGKOK — All parties, old and new, will be allowed to resume organizing activities in June, an official said Friday, though the ban on protests and other political activities will remain in place.
Watch Issue is ‘Over,’ Prawit Insists
BANGKOK — Junta No. 2 boss Prawit Wongsuwan maintained Friday that dozens of luxury watches worth millions of baht spotted on his wrist were all loaned by a friend.
Cracks Appear in Post-Yingluck Pheu Thai Party
The bleeding of Pheu Thai comes at a time its leadership is in tatters: Both its charismatic figureheads, Thaksin Shinawatra and Yingluck Shinawatra, are in political exile, leaving an unsettled succession fight.
‘Pai Dao Din’ Acquitted of Violating Referendum Law
CHAIYAPHUM — A northeastern court cleared a jailed pro-democracy activist Thursday of allegations he broke a special election law by campaigning against the junta’s charter draft two years ago.
Hands Off 112, Royalist Tells Progressive Party
BANGKOK — A pro-monarchy activist said he wants the Election Commission to investigate a new progressive party he fears may amend the royal defamation law.
Redshirt Leaders Indicted for 2009 Protest
BANGKOK — Prosecutors on Monday indicted nine Redshirt leaders on charges of insurrection for leading an anti-government protest nearly a decade ago.
NACC Could Summon Prawit Over Watch Scandal
BANGKOK — Deputy junta chairman Prawit Wongsuwan could appear before the national anti-graft body to explain how he acquired a set of luxury watches, an official said Monday.
Army Won’t Withdraw Junta Support: Prawit
BANGKOK — The defense minister on Monday said weekend demands from protesters for the army to end its support for the junta were impossible.
New Party Rejects ‘Junta Proxy’ Label, Says It Will Vote for Prayuth
BANGKOK — A former conservative protest leader turned politician on Monday urged the public to forget the past and vote for his newly formed party, which pledged to support junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha if he bids for another term in office.
Pro-Democracy Marchers Demand Army Disband Junta
By Todd Ruiz, Asaree Thaitrakulpanich
BANGKOK — Protesters pushed past police Saturday evening on a march to army headquarters in Bangkok to demand the military...
