Pro- and Anti-Prayuth Parties Race to Form Coalitions: Live Blog
Latest developments on the aftermath of 2019 Thai elections
French Expat Branded ‘Persona Non Grata,’ to be Deported
BANGKOK — Long-time French expat and critic of the monarchy Yan Marchal has been denied reentry to Thailand Saturday morning and is being expelled to Paris from Suvarnabhumi Airport tonight.
Court Acquits 24 Redshirt Leaders of Terrorism
BANGKOK — A court on Wednesday acquitted 24 Redshirt leaders of terrorism charges leveled against them in relation to protests in 2010.
Army Reform Cannot Be Left to the Military, Thanathorn Tells Rally
BANGKOK — Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit said he is not convinced that the army and the military-backed government is capable or willing to carry out reforms of the armed forces.
Battlefield Bangkok: The Time the Navy Defied the Army – And Lost
Because of the short-lived mutiny in June 1951, the navy – once a proud rival of the army – was disarmed and sidelined in the halls of power.
Prawit Tours Submarine Pen Site, Defends Need to Buy One
CHONBURI —Deputy junta chairman Prawit Wongsuwan on Monday toured the site where a submarine pen will be built in Chonburi province.
‘Wolf Bride’ and ‘Da Torpedo’ Freed From Prison
BANGKOK — The patience of family, friends and supporters was rewarded Saturday when an activist performer and Redshirt firebrand were among 135 women to walk out prison Saturday morning.
Two in Republican Shirts Questioned by Police: Rights Group
BANGKOK — Police briefly detained two men wearing T-shirts associated with a republican group in public yesterday, according to a civil rights group.
UDD Activist Convicted of Lese Majeste For 2010 Speech
BANGKOK — The Court of Appeals has sentenced a prominent Redshirt activist to two years in prison for allegedly defaming His Majesty the King in the speech he gave at a Redshirt rally four years ago.
National Action Plan for Human Rights and Businesses Won’t be Mandatory
BANGKOK — Thailand is working on a National Action Plan to encourage the private sector to respect human rights – but critics fear it won’t be effective if it’s not legally binding.