Parties Can Only Campaign for Election Next Year: Govt
BANGKOK — Political parties can only campaign after a precise election date is set next year, deputy prime minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said Thursday.
8 Years Since Last Thai Execution, Future of Death Penalty Uncertain
BANGKOK — Those campaigning for the abolition of the death penalty may take solace in the fact that no one has been executed for eight years. There have been no actual executions, but a senior government official said it’s simply impossible to predict when capital punishment will be abolished in Thailand.
King Rama X Thanks Thais For Dedication to Late Father
BANGKOK — His Majesty the King issued a letter released to the public Wednesday morning thanking all those who helped make the year-long mourning period of King Bhumibol a success.
Prayuth’s Latest Poll Promise Draws Praise, Doubt
BANGKOK — Opinions from two rival political camps are divided toward junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha’s pledge of holding elections by November of next year.
Thai Elections in November 2018, Prayuth Promises
BANGKOK — The leader of the ruling junta announced Tuesday afternoon that general elections will be held in November 2018.
Speaking after his weekly cabinet meeting,...
Thaksin Denies Insulting Monarchy, Threatens to Sue
BANGKOK — Fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra denied late Monday night that he has ever defamed the royal family and threatened to sue anyone who accuses him of the crime.
New AG Vows to Try Thaksin for Insulting Monarchy
BANGKOK — Efforts to prosecute former leader Thaksin Shinawatra on a charge of royal defamation will be renewed, according to reports quoting the newly appointed attorney-general.
First 77 Chinese Engineers Get OK For High-Speed Railway
BANGKOK — The first batch of Chinese personnel has won licenses to build Thailand’s high-speed railway, the Council of Engineers announced Monday.
Although the law...
No Evidence Policemen Helped Yingluck Escape: Investigator
BANGKOK — No charges will be filed against three policemen accused of helping former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra flee Thailand, a top investigator said Monday.
Movie on 1976 Massacre Barred From Showing on Anniversary
BANGKOK — A movie hailed by critics as best film of the year was banned from screening this evening on the 41st anniversary of...
