Scholars See Political Deal in Prayuth’s Recruiting Former Thaksin Minister
BANGKOK — A former Thaksin loyalist denies his appointment to advise Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha was a political deal to help the junta leader remain in power after elections.
Ultra-Royalist General Wants Charter To Permit King's Intervention
BANGKOK — A retired commander of the Thai armed forces has urged drafters of the new constitution to allow His Majesty the King to intervene directly in politics in order to prevent further coups in Thailand.
Thai Junta Wooing Hearts And Minds, One Month On (DPA)
By Cod Satrusayang (DPA)
Pheu Thai 'Will Not' Withdraw Blanket Amnesty Bill
(24 October) A top official of the ruling Pheu Thai Party has insisted the party will go ahead with its controversial amnesty bill, in spite of the growing dissents among the party cadets against the bill.
Pheu Thai Is Under Pressure in an Uncertain Political Phase
Thai politics has entered a period of more uncertainty after the Pheu Thai Party invited the opposing political parties, including the Bhumjaithai Party, Chart...
Asian Democracy in the Balance After Turbulent 2014
By Robin Powell
Elderly Thai Poor to Get Booze Tax Boost
BANGKOK — That next lager or ciggie could help put some food on grannie’s table.
PCAD Waiting For Suthep's Order On 'Bangkok Shutdown'
(1 January) Spokesman of the anti-government protest leadership has said the details of the plan to shutdown Bangkok is known only to its leader, Mr. Suthep Thaugsuban.
Redshirt TV Channels Summoned For Airing 'Violent' Content
BANGKOK — Thailand’s media regulating agency has warned two private TV channels affiliated with the Redshirt movement to tone down their "divisive" and "violent" news coverage.
Majority Wants To See Abhisit Stand Trial: Isaan Poll
(6 November) An opinion survey conducted in 20 Northeastern provinces reveals that a majority of respondents wants to see former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva stand trial for his role in the deadly 2010 crackdown.
