Future Forward Says Gov’t Colludes in Malaysian 1MDB Scandal
Bangkok (AP) — Thailand’s disbanded opposition Future Forward Party attacked the government Sunday for allegedly colluding with Malaysia’s former prime minister to cover up the 1MDB financial scandal, for which former Malaysian leader Najib Razak is now standing trial.
Chinese Embassy, Army Chief Criticize Thai Politician’s Meeting With Joshua Wong
BANGKOK — Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit’s recent appearance with Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong drew fierce backlash on Friday from the army commander and China’s mission in Bangkok.
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.
‘Popcorn Gunman’ Jailed After Supreme Court Overturns Acquittal
BANGKOK — A man accused of mortally wounding an elderly vendor during a protest in 2014 was convicted and sentenced to nearly 40 years in jail Wednesday.
No Dem Agreement to Block Prayuth, Abhisit Admits
BANGKOK — Democrat chairman Abhisit Vejjajiva said Wednesday night his party has yet to endorse his announcement that he will not support the junta leader for another term in office.
Election Commissioner Angered By Pro-Election Lecture
BANGKOK — The agency responsible for organising elections in Thailand has threatened disciplinary action against state-owned Channel 11 for broadcasting a lecture about the need to hold elections.
Redshirts Debate Whether to Join Student-Led Protests
BANGKOK — Members of a movement behind some of Thailand’s previous cycles of protests are left wondering if it should keep its distance or hitch a ride on the growing student-led resistance against the government.
Junta Revokes Military Trials for Civilians
BANGKOK — Civilians will no longer be tried by the military after the junta Monday revoked orders passed since it seized power over two years ago.
Army Chief Ambivalent On Calls For Royal Intervention
BANGKOK — Thailand's army chief has refused to say whether he will accept a proposal, submitted to him by a group of retired military commanders, that calls for royal intervention into the country's political crisis.
Junta Declares Dhammakaya Temple Controlled Area, Police Move in
PATHUM THANI — Police were barricading entrances to the headquarters of the controversial Dhammakaya Temple on Thursday in their latest apparent effort to apprehend its fugitive abbot.
