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.
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.
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.
Junta To Reward Police For Koh Tao Murders Arrests
BANGKOK — Junta leader and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha says Thai police will be rewarded for arresting two Burmese workers accused of murdering two British tourists in southern Thailand last month.
Top Officials Suspended as Theft of Welfare Funds Probed
BANGKOK — Two high-ranking officials were suspended while their alleged roles in pilfering funds meant for the country’s poorest is investigated, a deputy prime minister announced Sunday.
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.
PM Gen. Prayut Is Admitted to the Hospital
PM Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha will remain at Phramongkutklao Hospital for two to three days, said hospital director Maj Gen Thamrongroj Tem-udom.
Doctors operated on...
Photos Of Thai Hostages Show They Are Alive, Prime Minister Says
BANGKOK — Thailand’s government has photographs of Thai workers who are being held hostage in Gaza by Hamas following its October 7 attack on...
Charter Draft First Look: When Will the Junta be Really Gone? (Analysis)
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — One of the most contentious aspects of the junta-sponsored draft charter released Tuesday is the question of how much longer it would enable the military to stay in power if voters choose to adopt it as the law of the land.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — One of the most contentious aspects of the junta-sponsored draft charter released Tuesday is the question of how much longer it would enable the military to stay in power if voters choose to adopt it as the law of the land.
