NZ Overseas Voters Pan EC Over Voided Ballots
BANGKOK — After overseas ballots from New Zealand for the general election were voided because of alleged “late delivery,” Thais registered to vote in the island nation vented their anger Wednesday to protest the Election Commission's decision.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet Visits Thailand With Busy Schedule To Extend Close Ties
BANGKOK (AP) — Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet on Wednesday made his first official visit to neighboring Thailand since becoming his country’s leader last year, seeking...
Top Democrat Accuses 'Former Communists' of Backing 14 Anti-Junta Activists
BANGKOK — A prominent Democrat Party politician has alleged that a group of former Communist insurgents are pulling the strings behind the fourteen anti-junta activists who are facing trial in military court.
Junta Leader Advises Thais Not To Be 'Slaves of Alcohol'
BANGKOK — The leader of Thailand’s military junta, Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha, has presented the public with a new slogan for this year's no-alcohol day.
Thai FM Will Sign the Visa-Free Entry Deal With China in February
BANGKOK - Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin confirmed again on Wednesday that the permanent visa exemption agreement between Thailand and China, which will take effect...
Appeal of Authoritarianism Underscores Thailand’s Democratic Dilemma
BANGKOK — As anti-politician sentiments continue to spread, some warn the nation is becoming addicted to the military junta's unchecked powers. This, they say is a proof that the debate over preferred political system for Thailand is far from settled.
Somchai Regrets Taunting Gravity With Ballot Box Bravado
BANGKOK — The public face of Sunday’s charter referendum said today that he regretted embarrassing himself before a national audience and launching a thousand internet memes by breaking what he claimed was an unbreakable ballot box.
Exhibition Glorifies Late PM Prem’s Debated Legacies
BANGKOK — A retrospective exhibition on the late Privy Council President and former PM Gen. Prem Tinsulanond showcases only the positive side of his life and leadership.
Yingluck Rice Subsidy Trial to Stretch Through End of Next Year
BANGKOK — It will be November 2016 before the last witness testifies in the malfeasance trial of former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra over her government’s subsidy for rice farmers, according to the details of an agreement reached today between the prosecution and defense.
‘Revolutionary Group’ All Talk But No Solid Plan, Activists Say
BANGKOK — A Redshirt group accused of plotting armed insurrection against the military junta has no capability of doing such a thing, two people...
