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Daughter Seeks US Help Over Missing Hong Kong Publisher

WASHINGTON — The daughter of a Hong Kong-based publisher believed abducted by Chinese authorities eight months ago appeared Tuesday before a U.S. congressional commission urging Washington's help to win his release.

Broadcasters to Host 6 Charter Debates, Govt 7

By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer

BANGKOK — Six broadcasters will host televised debates on the draft charter featuring the panelists of their choice, the head of the election commission said today.

Broadcasters to Host 6 Charter Debates, Govt 7

By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer

BANGKOK — Six broadcasters will host televised debates on the draft charter featuring the panelists of their choice, the head of the election commission said today.

Muslims Slam Allegations of Plot to Destroy Buddhism

By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter

BANGKOK — Muslim activists asked the junta today to take legal action against a Buddhist group for spreading religious hate speech on social media.

Elderly Man Gets Suspended Sentence for Giving Flowers



BANGKOK — A 77-year-old man arrested for giving flowers to a pro-democracy activist was given a suspended jail sentence Monday at a military tribunal in the capital.

Protesters Reject Junta in Mock Referendum on 2nd Anniversary of Coup (Photos, Video)

By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter

BANGKOK — Several hundred people marched from Thammasat University to Bangkok's Democracy Monument on Sunday on the second anniversary of the 2014 coup d'etat.

Protesters Reject Junta in Mock Referendum on 2nd Anniversary of Coup (Photos, Video)



BANGKOK — Several hundred people marched from Thammasat University to Bangkok's Democracy Monument on Sunday on the second anniversary of the 2014 coup d'etat.

Lives Changed by Coup, Supporters and Opponents Now Share Uncertainty

BANGKOK — It was late afternoon in Bangkok, and Suriyan Tonghnu-eid was on a stage calling for the government’s ouster.

2 Years On, Has the Junta Kept These 8 Promises?



BANGKOK — The latest coup in Thailand began with a stern statement that it wasn’t a coup.

2 Years On, Has the Junta Kept These 8 Promises?



BANGKOK — It was the kind of media event that would have once been unthinkable, but in a time of everything-everywhere expectations, the rapt coverage of an unfolding suicide Thursday seemed to raise ratings more than editorial alarms.

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