Domestic Violence Allegations Stalk Thanathorn’s Successor
BANGKOK — The leader of a surrogate party for the disbanded Future Forward on Wednesday declined to discuss the allegations of domestic violence against his ex-wife.
Women Recount Lives Disrupted 3 Years by Junta Harassment
Two young activists' stories of frequent harassment by soldiers and security officers belie the prevailing narrative that the military regime has traded hard tactics for a softer approach.
Suthep Stresses 'Reforms Before Elections,' Unveils Plans for New Foundation
BANGKOK – The former leader of the anti-government protests that preceded the May 2014 coup reiterated his movement’s rallying cry yesterday, insisting that national reforms be completed before a new election is held, "no matter how long it takes."
Thai Party Hopes Protesters Will Become Pro-Reform Voters
BANGKOK (AP) — Three years ago, tens of thousands of mostly young people in Thailand took to the streets in heated demonstrations seeking democratic...
Poll: Thais Not Ready For Post-Coup Election
BANGKOK — A vast majority of "community leaders" across Thailand believe that Thai people are not yet ready for a new election, a survey shows.
Accusing Thaksin of Republicanism Not A Crime, Court Rules
BANGKOK - The court has dismissed a libel charge against a Yellowshirt activist who accused former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra of harbouring an anti-monarchy attitude, ruling that the activist simply wanted to "defend the monarchy."
Siege Over: Last Residents of Fort Community to Leave
BANGKOK — Decades of legal battles and standoffs, residents of a historic community at one of Bangkok’s two remaining premodern forts have raised the white flag, City Hall said Monday.
Abandoned by Allies, Future Forward Votes Against Royal Transfer Decree
BANGKOK — A government emergency decree that granted His Majesty the King a personal control over two army units was approved today by all parties in Parliament except the Future Forward.
NACC Summons PM Yingluck For Graft Allegation
(18 February) The anti-corruption body has summoned Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to acknowledge the allegation of abuse of power and other misconducts by 27 February.
Chula’s Prayuth Hecklers Say Police Hounding Them
BANGKOK — Several students said Wednesday that undercover police visited their homes and schools in response to their protest of a visit by Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha to their campus.
