Under Watch of Military, Future Forward Party Commits to Democracy
BANGKOK — Co-founders of the newly established Future Forward Party made it clear the party would support neither an unelected prime minister nor undemocratic elements Thursday in comments about the need to redeem Thailand from what they dubbed a “lost decade.”
Thanathorn Unveils ‘Future Forward Party,’ Pledges Fresh Beginning
BANGKOK — A new political party led by a multi-billionaire and a prominent law lecturer formally launched Thursday, in a bid to try and win support from those fed up with the decade-long political paralysis.
Buddha Issara Reunites With Suthep at Court (Photos)
BANGKOK — An activist monk who helped lead street protests that paved way for the 2014 military coup was indicted on a charge of insurrection along with other activists Wednesday.
Thanathorn: New Party Will Practice What it Preaches
BANGKOK — When the head of a yet unnamed party recently threw the gauntlet down to a political rival, it wasn’t to duel or debate.
Welfare Fraud: Gadfly Wants Top Officials Probed
BANGKOK — A transparency activist on Tuesday called for the entire welfare ministry to be put under inquiry after officials uncovered massive fraud in a national assistance program for the poor.
New CIA Director Oversaw Torture at ‘Black Site’ in Thailand
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's choice to be the first female director of the CIA is a career spymaster who once ran an agency prison in Thailand where terror suspects were subjected to a harsh interrogation technique that the president has supported.
Prayuth Cleared to Join New Party
BANGKOK — No law stops junta chairman Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha from joining a newly formed political party that wants to nominate him to be prime minister come the next election, his aide said Tuesday.
Vanished Lawyer Unforgotten 14 Years On – But Search Has Ended
BANGKOK — Fourteen years after her husband went missing, the wife of a Muslim rights lawyer said Monday that his disappearance is no longer being investigated.
Air Force General to Manage Palace Affairs, King’s Properties
BANGKOK — An air force general was placed in charge of two key palace agencies by His Majesty the King on Monday.
New Party Wants to Recruit Prayuth
BANGKOK — A newly formed party headed by a former junta official wants regime chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha directly involved in a top role – whether formally or informally.
