Fate of Former Premier Yingluck Due in Friday Verdict
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BANGKOK — Friends and foes alike of former...
FAQ: The Rice Program and Yingluck Trial Explained
The politically charged trial has run over two years. The alleged crime involves a complex agricultural subsidy of price guarantees and mortgaged rice. Those...
New Dates Floated for Prayuth to Meet Trump in Washington
BANGKOK — Thai officials said Tuesday that Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha will travel in early October to Washington D.C. to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House.
Ever-Expanding Contempt of Court Law Worries Lawyers
BANGKOK — On Monday, a court fined prominent transparency activist Srisuwan Janya 700,000 baht. He was found guilty of the same offense that in...
Prayuth Tells Frog His Fairy Tale Dream on Isaan Goodwill Tour (Photos)
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha took a break from his hearts-and-minds tour in the northeast Monday to chat with a frog, some cows and grandmas.
Five in Chiang Mai Hear Charges Over ‘Not a Barracks’ Banner
BANGKOK — Five people, including two academics and a news site editor, turned themselves into Chiang Mai police Monday afternoon to hear charges they...
Watana Charged for Writing About Missing Plaque
BANGKOK — A former Pheu Thai MP was charged Monday with yet another offense for Facebook posts critical of the authorities.
Court Vicinity Declared Off-Limits to Yingluck Supporters
BANGKOK — No supporters or gatherings of any kind will be allowed outside the court where former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra is due to hear the verdict in her malfeasance trial Friday.
Prayuth’s Nephew Quits Army a Year After Nepotism Scandal
BANGKOK — A former regional army commander and younger brother to the junta leader announced Sunday that his son has already resigned from the...
Official Eyes Martial Law as Deep South Attacks Intensify
SONGKHLA — In the aftermath of a truck robbery in which one hostage and one suspect were killed, an official on Friday floated the idea of reintroducing martial law in the southern provinces.
