Fates of 2 Former PMs Hinge on August Verdicts
BANGKOK — Two former leaders allied to ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra face up to 10 years in prison if the court rules against them next month in two historic cases.
Key Witness of 2010 Temple Shooting Detained Under 112 Charge
BANGKOK — Immediately after Nattathida Meewangpla stepped out of the prison Monday night where she spent two years on suspicion of being accessory to a terror plot, she was taken into custody on a charge of royal defamation.
Yingluck Attorney Says Asset Seizure Should Wait as PM Threatens Supporters
BANGKOK — A lawyer for former premier Yingluck Shinawatra said Monday authorities should delay their attempt to seize her bank account assets as compensation...
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...
S.M.A.R.T. Soldiers Sought to Set Example for Society
BANGKOK — Soldiers of all ranks and services are being asked to submit their photos for a contest the army hopes will boost the public’s perception of the men in green.
Cinema Chain Gives ‘Dunkirk’ Discount to Thai Military
BANGKOK — Thanks to a special deal from the biggest cinema chain, members of the armed forces can watch blockbuster war film “Dunkirk” at a discounted price of 100 baht.
Politicos Dismiss Regime’s 10-Point ‘Social Contract’
BANGKOK — A number of politicians and critics said they were unimpressed by a 10-point social contract introduced by the military regime Monday at a forum on national reconciliation.
Supreme Court Jails Redshirt Leader for Defaming Former PM
BANGKOK — The Supreme Court overturned two lower court rulings Thursday to sentence Redshirt leader Jatuporn Prompan to a year in prison for defaming a former prime minister and political rival.
‘Forbidden Careers’ For Expats May Be Relaxed, Official Says
BANGKOK — The infamous list of occupations reserved for Thais may soon be a thing of the past, a labor official said Wednesday.
New Law Places Crown Property Under HM King
BANGKOK — New legislation passed Sunday by the junta’s rubber stamp parliament appointed His Majesty the King as the sole authority over royal assets.
