Protesters Call for No Confidence Motion Against Junta
BANGKOK — Anti-junta activists stage a protest in Bangkok downtown Friday evening to call upon the junta's rubber stamp parliament to convene a non-confidence debate against its own masters.
Embattled Voice TV to Announce Major Layoffs: Sources
BANGKOK — A TV station repeatedly penalized by the military government for its coverage will lay off up to half of its workforce, sources said Thursday.
Rights Lawyer Charged With Cybercrime, Court Contempt
BANGKOK — A well known human rights lawyer was summoned by police Thursday to hear charges of violating the Computer Crimes Act and contempt of court.
Activists Plan Anti-Junta Rally Friday, Won’t Notify Police
BANGKOK — Pro-democracy activists will converge Friday to tell the military junta that its days in power are numbered.
Another Multi-Million Baht Watch Spotted on Prawit’s Wrist
BANGKOK — As if one unexplained multi-million baht Richard Mille watch on the wrist of deputy junta leader Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan wasn’t controversial enough, now a social media site spotted yet another timepiece of a different model in a recent photo.
Army to Blame Cadet’s Death on Heart Condition: Source
BANGKOK — An army-run inquiry is set to absolve the armed forces of any wrongdoing in the death of a 19-year-old academy cadet, a source said Wednesday.
EU Vows to ‘Re-Engage’ With Thailand, With Conditions
Some in the pro-democracy movement who want the international community to more actively oppose the junta were not happy about the news.
Watch Out For Prawit to Say Richard Mille Was ‘Loaner’
BANGKOK — Deputy Prime Minister Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan will submit a letter Tuesday afternoon to anti-corruption officials clarifying how he obtained a multi-million baht watch and diamond ring that were not declared among his assets upon taking office, according to sources in the Government House.
Prawit Given 30 Days to Come Clean on Fancy Watch
BANGKOK — A deputy prime minister and top junta leader was given an ultimatum by a corruption watchdog agency to explain pricy luxury items that he never declared among his assets.
Court Delays Decision on ‘Elephant Duel’ Charges
BANGKOK — A Thai military court on Thursday delayed a decision on whether to prosecute a prominent historian and social critic who suggested that a famed duel on elephant-back won by a Thai king against a Burmese prince 500 years ago may not actually have happened.
