Court Orders 7 ‘Vote No’ Activists Jailed, Releases Others
BANGKOK — Seven of the thirteen activists arrested on Thursday for campaigning against the junta-sponsored charter draft were ordered to be locked up Friday by a military tribunal as they await their trial.
Dhammakaya Defector Sees Standoff Continuing Years
BANGKOK — If military government takes no action – or the wrong action – against the controversial abbot of the powerful Dhammakaya Buddhist sect, it could become a threat to the junta, said a prominent defector who spent nearly 20 years in the order.
Suu Kyi Says Trust Must Precede Peace in Myanmar (Photos)
BANGKOK — Myanmar's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi said Friday there must be trust between conflicting groups in the country before there can be full peace.
‘Vote No’ Campaigners to be Tried by Military
BANGKOK — Thirteen activists arrested Thursday for campaigning against the junta-backed constitution will stand trial before a military tribunal on charges of violating the ban on political protests.
On Anniversary of Democracy, Cops Intercept and Arrest Observers (Photos)
BANGKOK — Police this morning pre-emptively arrested activists en route to commemorate the 84th anniversary of democracy in Thailand.
Soldiers Arrest Activists For Handing Out Referendum Leaflets (Video)
BANGKOK — A group of activists opposed to the junta-backed constitution draft were arrested by soldiers in eastern metro Bangkok today as they campaigned against the charter.
Rohingya Voices Silenced on Occasion of Suu Kyi Visit
BANGKOK — Facing persecution and worse at home in Myanmar where even their name has become anathema, members of the Rohingya diaspora in Thailand found themselves denied a voice today.
High Hopes and Deep Doubts Await Suu Kyi in Thailand
BANGKOK — When Aung San Suu Kyi begins her three-day tour of Thailand today, Sein Htay will be among the hundreds of thousands of her countrymen here to hold great expectations.
Abbot Remains Free as Tiger Temple Threatens to Sue Gov’t
KANCHANABURI — Three weeks after the Tiger Temple was raided and shut down, its lawyer said Thursday they are preparing to sue the national parks department for defamation and malfeasance.
Matichon Cartoonist Summoned for Criticizing Charter, But Not the One Going to a Vote
BANGKOK — A cartoonist for Matichon Weekly was summoned today to explain why he penned cartoons critical of a junta-backed draft constitution, even though they were from 10 months ago and referred to a different draft.
