Election Next Year For Sure Unless Not, Prayuth Says
BANGKOK — The head of the ruling junta which took power in a coup in 2014, said Tuesday the country will have elections by...
Somchai Says Election Commission Work Could Continue Without Him
BANGKOK — An election commissioner who applied to become the commission’s secretary general said Tuesday that the preparation of polls would not be affected by the move.
Student, Scribe Say Junta Crackdown Will Inflame Movement
BANGKOK — A university student and a citizen journalist charged with violating the junta’s ban on political gatherings said the regime’s attempt to crush dissent by targeting a larger swath of activists would backfire.
Dems on the Fence Over Suthep’s Pro-Prayuth Party
BANGKOK — The Democrat Party said Monday it is taking a wait-and-see approach to news one of its former executives is planning to set up a pro-junta party to contest the next election.
Thailand Protests Gambian Minister’s ‘Sex Tourism’ Remark
BANGKOK — The foreign affairs ministry on Monday handed a formal protest to the Gambian government after one of its minister reportedly suggested tourists looking for sex should go to Thailand.
Top Officials Suspended as Theft of Welfare Funds Probed
BANGKOK — Two high-ranking officials were suspended while their alleged roles in pilfering funds meant for the country’s poorest is investigated, a deputy prime minister announced Sunday.
As Election Prospects Dim, Protest Movement Intensifies
BANGKOK — A month after renewed demonstrations were taken up against military rule, protesters said Saturday they have gained momentum in ...
Govt Says 1 Million Joined ‘Thai Niyom’ on 1st Day
BANGKOK — About a million people joined the “Thai Niyom” program launched by junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha on its first day, according to a government official.
NLA Rejects All 7 Election Commission Nominees
BANGKOK — The junta-appointed National Legislative Assembly on Thursday rejected all seven names nominated to become new Election Commission members, a move which surprised pundits.
Amnesty Bemoans Disregard For Human Rights in Thailand
BANGKOK — The Thai state places a low priority on civil liberties while racking up abuses of its own, international human rights group Amnesty International lamented in its ...
