Police Expand Investigation Over 'Lese Majeste Foodstuff Conspiracy'
BANGKOK — Police say they are looking for more suspects who allegedly cited connections with the palace to discourage other business owners from supplying the Thai Royal Family with food products.
Election Rules Bent Against the Poor: Grassroots Parties
The viability of two new political parties seeking to represent historically disenfranchised voters was in doubt Wednesday, with representatives saying the new election rules are biased against the poor.
Wife of Alleged Cambodian Killer ‘Shocked’ by Accusations
PHNOM PENH — The man who allegedly shot dead a Cambodian government critic over what he claimed was a money dispute is too poor to have loaned the victim USD$3,000 (105,000 baht), his wife said Tuesday.
Fresh Warrant Issued for Suspected Phang Nga Market Bomber
SURAT THANI — A seventh warrant was issued Thursday in connection with the spree of bomb and fire attacks during Mother’s Day holiday, while elsewhere the only suspect arrested so far denied all charges against him.
Court Cuts Jail Time of Yellowshirts For Occupying Gov House
BANGKOK — The Appeals Court on Monday reduced jail terms given to six Yellowshirt leaders convicted for occupying the Government House during political unrest...
Coal Protesters to March on Govt House
BANGKOK — Environmental activists pledged Monday to march on the Government House to protest plans to construct a coal power plant in the south.
Prayuth Should Run as List Candidate to Be PM: Pro-Junta Party
The head of the newly formed pro-junta party of Suthep Thaugsuban said it would back junta leader Prayuth Chan-ocha as prime minister after the next election – if he signs on as a list candidate.
Parties Accuse Each Other of Defying Political Ban, Vote Buying
Campaigning may still be banned by the junta, but some politicians are already accusing their peers of paying for party members and votes.
Srettha Thavisin Reveals Lessons Learned from First Defeat: How Will Pheu Thai Fix It?
The political entry of prominent businessman Srettha Thavisin, who was expected to become the 30th prime minister in the 2023 general election as a...
Thai Junta Warns Media Against Reporting on Human Trafficking
BANGKOK — Thailand's military leader has asked the media not to report on human trafficking without considering how the news will affect the country's seafood industry and reputation abroad.
