Prayuth Grants Himself Power to Impose Curfew on Deep South
BANGKOK — Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha granted himself an authority to impose curfew on certain areas of the restive southern border provinces as the head of a government counterinsurgency agency.
Military Denies Knowledge of Missing Anti-Monarchy Dissident
BANGKOK — The military government Monday denied accusations on social media it was holding an outspoken critic of the monarchy missing for nearly three weeks.
Authoritarian Specter Awaits Post-Election Thailand: Historian
BANGKOK — A historian on Friday gave a pessimistic prediction of Thailand’s future after elections, envisioning a scenario of political stalemate.
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Junta Quashes Labor Movement Despite Role in 2014 Protests
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Earlier this month, veteran labor leader Wilaiwan Sae-tia traveled to Bangkok to lend her support to auto parts factory workers from Rayong province. It was routine for the 60-year-old chairwoman of what is arguably the kingdom’s most influential labor group; the kind of thing she’s done many times in four decades with the movement.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Earlier this month, veteran labor leader Wilaiwan Sae-tia traveled to Bangkok to lend her support to auto parts factory workers from Rayong province. It was routine for the 60-year-old chairwoman of what is arguably the kingdom’s most influential labor group; the kind of thing she’s done many times in four decades with the movement.
Prayuth Warns Obama Not to Trust Reports of Rights Abuses
MANILA — Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha said he told U.S. President Barack Obama today that concerns about human rights violations in Thailand were partly based on inaccurate news presented by people with bad intentions.
EC Accused of Not Doing Enough to Promote Local Elections
BANGKOK — Election Commission sec-gen Jarungvith Phumma on Thursday denied the criticism that the agency appears to be neglecting the local elections for administrative posts across Thailand, set to take place on Dec. 2.
Prayuth Releases Romantic, Metaphor-Heavy Ballad
BANGKOK— General Prayuth Chan-ocha released on Wednesday his new single, “Bridge,” filled with metaphors of romantic reconciliation and refrains from his older tunes.
Fugitive Activist Vows to Return and Face Justice
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Fugitive anti-coup activist Thanet Anatawong has vowed to return to Thailand – but not immediately.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Fugitive anti-coup activist Thanet Anatawong has vowed to return to Thailand – but not immediately.
New Book Catalogs Lese Majeste Cases – But May Not Win Converts
Someone goes to prison after a stranger records them criticizing the monarchy. Someone else is turned in by their own brother for remarks made...
2 Million Ready to Cast Early Ballots Sunday
BANGKOK — Up to 2 million voters have registered to cast their ballots Sunday when early voting opens in advance of next week’s election.
