US Approves Sale of 4 Black Hawks to Thai Govt: Army Chief
BANGKOK — The Thai military government secured the United States’ approval for the purchase of four military helicopters, an army said Thursday.
Politicos Urge Prayuth to Come Clean Over ‘Junta Party’
BANGKOK — Politicians from both major camps Tuesday urged junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha to clarify whether he would form a party and contest in next election.
Phuket Vows to Become Thailand’s 1st Corruption-Free Province
PHUKET — The governor of a popular island by the Andaman Sea promised to make it Thailand’s first province to end corruption after he signed an agreement with anti-corruption officials Tuesday.
Govt Ditches Open Bidding to Gift Megaproject to Developer
BANGKOK — The government on Tuesday exempted a multibillion baht tourist attraction project from the mandatory call for bids, saying such hassle might cause delay.
New Anti-Torture Committee Greeted with Skepticism, Criticism
BANGKOK — As Thailand has delayed passage of legislation to criminalize torture and enforced disappearances, a committee created by the junta leader to investigate the matter met for the first time Monday.
Citing Trump and Prayuth, Student Activist Rejects American Invite
BANGKOK — It may be an invitation coveted by many Thais, but pro-democracy student leader Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal publicly turned down an invitation by US Ambassador Glyn Davies to attend this year’s Fourth of July reception.
New Migrant Law Levies Heavy Fines On Employers
BANGKOK — Under a new migrant worker law, employers involved in human trafficking face jail time and fines of up to 1 million baht.
Thailand Should Prosecute Officials, US Says in Trafficking Report
LOS ANGELES — Thailand remained in the second tier of nations in an annual US human trafficking report released Tuesday.
Oil Extraction on Protected Land Resumes Under Junta’s Shield
BANGKOK — Oil companies resumed operations Monday after the junta chief used his self-granted absolute power to overturn a court order and give them...
Activist Presses on With Petition Over Thai-Chinese Railway
BANGKOK — Released after being detained overnight, pro-democracy activist Rangsiman Rome said Monday he would continue to demand transparency over a 179-billion baht rail project the Thai military government recently signed with China.
