Activists Prep Complaint to Prod Police Action on Rajabhakti Park
BANGKOK — A group of pro-democracy activists wants to be the first to file a criminal complaint into alleged corruption behind a billion-baht “history park” that police and other agencies have so far declined to investigate.
Purge Continues as Cops, Army Chief Aide Charged
BANGKOK — The martial court has issued arrest warrants for two ex-police officers and a former aide to the previous army chief, charging them with lese majeste (insulting the monarchy).
Lawmakers in Thailand Overwhelmingly Approve a Bill To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
BANGKOK (AP) — Lawmakers in Thailand's lower house of Parliament overwhelmingly approved a marriage equality bill on Wednesday that would make the country the...
Thai Election Winner Set To Make Last Stand In Contentious Bid To Become Prime...
GRANT PECK and JINTAMAS SAKSORNCHAI — The leader of Thailand’s Move Forward Party, which won a surprise first-place finish in May’s general election, is expected...
Human Rights Officials Barred From Visiting Alleged Torture Victims in Prison
BANGKOK — The Director of Thailand’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) was turned away by officials at Bangkok Remand Prison today when he tried to meet with four men who say they were tortured by military officers.
Thais Give Russia, US Right to Extradite Hacking Suspect
BANGKOK — A court ruled Wednesday that a Russian man who allegedly was part of a gang that stole millions of dollars online from...
1976 Student Massacre Remembered in 'Politics-free' Commemoration
BANGKOK — Survivors and relatives of the victims of the October 1976 student massacre gathered at Thammasat University today to quietly mark its 38th anniversary, under orders from the university's administrators to refrain from any political discussion.
Suthep Welcomes Five More Years for PM Prayuth
SURAT THANI — The leader of the street protests that paved the way for the May 2014 coup has praised Thailand’s military leader and welcomed him to stay in power for up to five more years.
Pita Declines To Answer Whether He Just Sold ITV Shares
Move Forward Party PM candidate Pita Limcharoenrat's stake in the ITV television network remains unresolved, which could prevent him from becoming Prime Minister. It...
Phan Fa Clashes: Army Denies Firing At Police
(19 February) The Royal Thai Army has denied allegation that some soldiers have aided anti-government protesters during their clashes with riot police in Bangkok yesterday.
