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Relatives Eye New Lawyers for Murder Case Against Abhisit, Suthep

BANGKOK — Those seeking justice for more than 90 people killed during political unrest in 2010 said Monday they would seek new lawyers to revive murder charges against a former prime minister and his deputy four days after the Supreme Court declined to hear the case.

Read the Junta’s 10-Point Social Contract

BANGKOK — The junta on Monday released an infographic summarizing how it would bring about reconciliation and unity to the country.

Initiation Walkout Costs Netiwit Student Presidency

BANGKOK — Student activist Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal was removed from his position as student body president Thursday by Chulalongkorn University. Four weeks after Netiwit and other...

Shinawatras Break Silence, Thaksin Called Out for Hypocrisy

BANGKOK — When the Shinawatras spoke out a week after their former premiere vanished without explanation, it wasn’t from the one the public expected...

Supreme Court Turns Down Murder Case Against Abhisit, Suthep

BANGKOK — The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to review murder charges against former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and his former deputy Suthep Thaugsuban...

Absolute Power Means ‘I Can Do Whatever,’ Prayuth Says

BANGKOK — Junta leader and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said Tuesday he cannot be held accountable for damages caused by actions he takes using...

Prayuth to Sign High-Speed Railway Contracts in China Next Week

BANGKOK — Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha will sign two ceremonial contracts authorizing the Chinese government to oversee construction of a high-speed railway project after...

Pundits Handicap Post-Yingluck Opposition Leaders

BANGKOK — A sudden vacancy atop the political opposition movement has prompted early short-listing of the next leader of the embattled Pheu Thai Party.

Does Prayuth’s New Facebook Herald a Kinder, More Electable Strongman?

BANGKOK — Those who can’t get enough of junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha can now get an unfiltered feed via his first serious foray onto social media.

Police Say Interpol Has Issued Notice for Red Bull Heir

BANGKOK — Interpol has issued an international request for the arrest of the billionaire heir to the Red Bull energy drink fortune, stepping up the hunt for the fugitive playboy wanted in allegedly killing of a traffic policeman in a 2012 hit-and-run incident in Bangkok.

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