Prayuth Should Stay On as PM for Coronation: Minister
BANGKOK — Interior Minister Gen. Anupong Paochinda defended his boss Monday by insisting that junta leader-cum-Prime Minister Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha should not step down before the royal coronation takes place in two months.
Pita Says He’s Open To Let Partner Party Contend For The Job If His...
JINTAMAS SAKSORNCHAI Associated Press — Thailand’s rocky road to naming a new prime minister took a fresh turn Saturday as the candidate who led...
University Refuses to Release ‘Censored’ Junta Poll Results
BANGKOK — A transparency activist Monday called upon a university pollster to release the results of a survey about a top junta figure’s luxury watch collection it censored at the last minute.
Activists Hail Govt Vow to Return Doi Suthep Land to Wild
CHIANG MAI — No one will be allowed to occupy homes built for court officials on protected mountain land which will be returned to the wild as quickly as possible, the government announced Sunday.
Thaksin Denies Insulting Monarchy, Threatens to Sue
BANGKOK — Fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra denied late Monday night that he has ever defamed the royal family and threatened to sue anyone who accuses him of the crime.
Anti-Coup Students Describe 'Police Abuse' to Rights Commission
BANGKOK – Thailand’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) listened to testimony from student activists who say they were abused by security officers who forcefully broke up their anti-coup protest last week.
Martial Law Will Be Invoked As Last Resort: Army
BANGKOK — The army has threatened to declare martial law if widespread violence breaks out in Thailand.
University Construction Project Gets Legal Fast-Track From Junta
BANGKOK — Thailand's military junta has exempted a prominent state university's construction project from a number of legal requirements without providing any explanation.
New Welfare Cards a Boost For Rich or Poor?
BANGKOK — For many commuters, 300 baht buys five long-haul BTS rides. For Chum Chompho, it means over a month’s supply of rice, instant...
New Privy Councilor Appointed in Place of Prem
BANGKOK — An ex-prime minister was elected new head of the Privy Council Wednesday, replacing former chairman Prem Tinsulanonda who is now serving as Regent of Thailand’s vacant throne.
