Legislature Looks to Legitimize ‘No-Show’ Lawmakers
BANGKOK — The junta-appointed legislature proposed removing regulations Friday which require lawmakers to attend sessions at the risk of losing their jobs.
The move came...
Police Ban Commemoration of 1932 Democratic Revolt
BANGKOK — No one will be allowed to gather at the site of a former plaque commemorating the 1932 revolt which ended absolute monarchy...
Suspected Hospital Bomber Confesses, Junta No. 2 Says
BANGKOK — A was was arrested Thursday on suspicion of carrying out a bomb attack at an army-owned hospital in Bangkok last month, according to the deputy junta chief.
Thai Diplomat Elected to UN Maritime Law Tribunal
NEW YORK — Thailand’s ambassador to Russia was elected Wednesday to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea.
Junta to Sidestep 5 Laws to Move Stalled Railway Project
BANGKOK — When the junta leader uses his absolute power next week to overcome legal obstacles to a high-speed rail line, it will skirt...
Govt Approves 2.3 Billion Baht Deal for Chinese APCs
BANGKOK — The military government on Tuesday approved yet another batch of arm deals with the People’s Republic of China.
Lese Majeste Conviction Rate Higher Since Coup, UN Says
BANGKOK — The UN high commissioner for human rights called Tuesday on the military government to stop trying civilians for lese majeste in military courts.
Prayuth May Shop for Answers to His ‘4 Questions’ in Malls
BANGKOK — A government official on Tuesday proposed opening locations for the public to answer questions posed by junta leader Prayuth Chan-ocha about Thailand’s political future after the first day met a lukewarm response.
Prayuth Asked to Use Absolute Power to Let Chinese Build Railway
BANGKOK — Junta chief Prayuth Chan-ocha is expected to propose using his absolute power Tuesday to overcome the legal hurdles that have delayed the...
Citing ‘Bomb Threat,’ Cops Shut Down Politicos’ Dinner Party
BANGKOK — A prominent politician lashed out at police Monday, accusing them of fabricating a bomb threat to scuttle a dinner meeting with fellow politicians.
