‘Borrowed’ Watches May Not be ‘Assets,’ NACC Says
BANGKOK — The national anti-graft agency suggested Wednesday that deputy junta chairman Prawit Wongsuwan may be in the clear for failing to declare the many expensive watches he has been spotted with.
Possible Election Deferment is Plot to Benefit Junta: Critics
BANGKOK — An attempt to defer elections until next year by the junta-appointed National Legislative Assembly could be intended to give the military regime a better chance of returning to power after polls take place, critics said Tuesday.
Assailant Assaults Activist Protesting Prawit’s Watches
BANGKOK — An activist was physically assaulted Tuesday afternoon after returning from holding a protest to denounce the deputy prime minister over a series of undeclared luxury watches.
Army Wants Civil Rights March Organizers Prosecuted
BANGKOK — Activists behind an ongoing cross-country march to demand greater civil rights face charges of violating the junta’s ban on public protests, police said Tuesday.
BKK – Khon Kaen Marchers to Sue Police
BANGKOK — Activists walking cross country for expanded civil rights said Monday they’re suing the national police force for unlawfully obstructing the beginning of their march.
Deferring Election to 2019 a Conflict of Interest: Activist
BANGKOK — Anti-corruption activist Srisuwan Janya on Monday urged junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha to exercise his absolute power to stop the junta-appointed legislature from deferring promised elections by 90 days.
Police Blocks Equal Rights March From Bangkok to Khon Kaen
BANGKOK — Police on Saturday spent several hours blocking a group of grassroots activists and academics from marching from the northern edge of Bangkok to Khon Kaen province to demand for equal rights before allowing a dozen of them through.
Activist Assaulted While Protesting Prawit’s Luxury Watches
BANGKOK — A man was arrested Friday after attempting to punch an activist who has been staging daily protests over a junta boss’ collection of luxury watches at the Government House.
Modest Minimum Wage Hike Approved, 1st Since 2013
BANGKOK — The national minimum wage was increased by the military government Wednesday for the first time in nearly five years.
Master of Thai Satire ‘Kai Maew’ Disappears (Updated)
BANGKOK — The internet on Friday mourned the apparent loss of a webcomic that had become ubiquitous online for its sharp satire of the ruling junta and other current events.
