Prayuth Defends Abducting ‘Facebook Eight’
BANGKOK — Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha said security officers acted within the law in their abduction and prosecution of eight people accused of running anti-government Facebook pages.
Junta Launches Diplomatic PR Campaign
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — The Foreign Ministry has issued six pages of talking points for diplomats around the world to discuss Thailand’s charter referendum and military regime.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — The Foreign Ministry has issued six pages of talking points for diplomats around the world to discuss Thailand’s charter referendum and military regime.
'Watch Yourself,' Prayuth Tells Reporter on World Press Freedom Day (Video)
BANGKOK — When a veteran reporter said, “Freedom of the press is freedom of the people” Tuesday, the junta chief advised her to watch herself.
Japan Announces 244 Billion Baht Plan to Develop Mekong Region
BANGKOK — Japan's foreign minister announced a USD$7 billion (244 billion baht) initiative Monday to promote development in the Mekong region, which encompasses parts of Vietnam, Laos and Thailand through which the river flows.
Analysis: Junta's Soft Power vs. Persistent Peaceful Protests
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — “Cappuccino or espresso?” a police officer asked protest leader Sirawith Seritiwat minutes before leading him away from the scene of a public protest late Sunday afternoon.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — “Cappuccino or espresso?” a police officer asked protest leader Sirawith Seritiwat minutes before leading him away from the scene of a public protest late Sunday afternoon.
Watch Protest Leader Resist Arrest at BTS Chong Nonsi
By Todd Ruiz and Teeranai Charuvastra
BANGKOK — Sirawith “Ja New” Seritiwat, a student activist and protest leader, was taken into custody at BTS Chong Nonsi late Sunday afternoon in Bangkok.
BANGKOK — Sirawith “Ja New” Seritiwat, a student activist and protest leader, was taken into custody at BTS Chong Nonsi late Sunday afternoon in Bangkok.
Lese Majeste Filed Against Two Facebookers, Anti-Junta Activist
BANGKOK — Two Facebookers and an anti-junta activist detained by the military earlier this week have been charged with royal defamation, which carries maximum penalty of 15 years per offense.
Campaign Guideline Bans Campaigning Before Charter Vote
BANGKOK — Official guidelines of what is prohibited during the run-up to a referendum on the charter proposed as Thailand’s 20th constitution bars virtually all aspects of campaigning, such as persuading the public “to vote one way or another.”
Bail Denied to Facebookers, Lese Majeste Charges Weighed Against Them
BANGKOK — A military tribunal Friday afternoon ordered eight people seized from their homes by soldiers be remanded into custody and is considering royal defamation charges against two of them.
‘Personal’ Campaigning Acceptable (If Charter Vote Isn’t Canceled)
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Want to wear a T-shirt urging folks to vote the draft charter up or down? That’s fine, so long as you don’t wear them with a big group of friends in public. Want to hang your position from a flag or sign in your window? No problem, just don’t put it on a billboard.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Want to wear a T-shirt urging folks to vote the draft charter up or down? That’s fine, so long as you don’t wear them with a big group of friends in public. Want to hang your position from a flag or sign in your window? No problem, just don’t put it on a billboard.
