Prayuth Back With 6 New Election-Skeptical Questions
BANGKOK — Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha is back with more questions, and he wants answers from the public.
Big Stakes in Beijing: A Triumphant Xi vs. A Chastised Trump
WASHINGTON — When China rolls out the red carpet for Donald Trump, the grandeur of its welcome for the larger-than-life American president will mask a sobering reality.
‘Junta Party’ Leader Says He Isn’t, Critic Says He Is
BANGKOK — Songklod Thiprat is an army general who once worked for the ruling junta. He’s also presented himself as an “acting chairman” of a political party called Palang Chart Thai (literally, Power of the Thai Nation).
Junta Charges Cop Over Yingluck Flight
BANGKOK — The ruling junta filed a criminal charge against a policeman accused of helping former premier Yingluck Shinawatra flee the country in August, an officer said Tuesday.
Governors Suspended for Royal Funeral Snafu
BANGKOK — Two provincial governors criticized for mishandling ceremonies to honor His Majesty the Late King Bhumibol were transferred to other provinces Monday.
Trigger-Happy? Junta Leader Takes Aim at Cambodian Counterpart
BANGKOK — Deputy junta chairman Prawit Wongsuwan was criticized Monday for casually handling a firearm and seeming to forget a universal tenet of military training: trigger discipline.
Thai Royalist Group Demands UK Expel BBC Correspondent
BANGKOK — A small number of protesters gathered Thursday in front of the British Embassy in Bangkok to demand the BBC be taken off the air following a recent report relating to King Bhumibol.
Migrant Policy Possible Reason for Labor Minister Resignation: Activist
BANGKOK — Labor minister Gen. Sirichai Dittakul tendered his resignation letter on Wednesday after junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha used Article 44 of the constitution to remove Varanon Pitiwan, director general of the Department of Employment, from office.
Royal Funeral Protests Vowed for Fourth Day
CHONBURI — A rare protest under military rule broke out a third day Wednesday in Chonburi province, where angry residents condemned the handling of a mourning event to mark King Bhumibol’s cremation.
Parties May Miss Election Because of Ban, Official Warns
BANGKOK — Some parties may not have enough time to prepare for the next election if the junta delays lifting its ban on political activity, an election official said Wednesday.
