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Prosecutors Resurrect Graft Cases Against Thaksin

BANGKOK — Public prosecutors said Tuesday they would pursue two corruption cases against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra despite the fact that he’s outside the country.

Oct. 14 Protest Leaders Pledge to Camp Out on Ratchadamnoen

BANGKOK — The next anti-government protest set for next Wednesday is expected to be a prolonged one, as one of the organizers vowed on Tuesday to camp overnight on the historic avenue of Ratchadamnoen.

Matichon Forum: 8 Parties Present Their Economic Policies

Eight parties presented their economic policies to attract more money to Thailand, on Matichon Forum. Before Parliament is dissolved and the 2023 Thai election campaign...

Historian Summoned Over 'Elephant Battle' Lese Majeste Charge

BANGKOK - A Thai historian has been summoned by police for organising an academic forum that allegedly insulted two dead Thai kings.

Jailed Redshirt Leader Recovering From Kidney Infection

BANGKOK — Jailed Redshirt leader Jatuporn Prompan is expected to fully recover from a kidney infection in the next few days, his fellow activist said Thursday.

Prayuth Has No Time to Consider Lifting Politics Ban: Aide

BANGKOK — Prime Minister Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha is too busy responding to the long-running flood crisis to consider lifting his junta’s ban on political activities, one of his subordinates said Tuesday.

Court Acquits 80-Year-Old Writer of Defaming Monarchy

BANGKOK (AP) — An 80-year-old writer accused of defaming Thailand’s monarchy in 2015 because of comments he made at a public seminar about the constitution was acquitted Tuesday by the Criminal Court.

Prosecutors Postpone Indictment of 18 Pro-Democracy Activists

BANGKOK — Public prosecutors on Wednesday delayed a decision on whether to indict pro-democracy activists on charges of royal defamation for leading a large protest last year.

Former Singha Heiress Urges Police To Punish 'Separatists'

(6 March) Anti-government activists have urged the police to take swift action against a group of alleged "separatists" in northern Thailand.

Pheu Thai Chief Promises Cooperation With Gov’t to Fight Outbreak

BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's opposition Pheu Thai Party leader Sompong Amornvivat on Wednesday pledged to work with the government in the fight against COVID-19.

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