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Footage Of Govt Spokeswoman's Capture Released

(12 March) The authorities have released CCTV footage showing the moment anti-government protesters captured a governmental spokeswoman who was passing through their rally last month.

‘Bin Banluerit’ Leaves Charity to Fight ‘Evil Anti-Monarchists’

BANGKOK — A celeb known for his fundraising efforts to help rural communities struck by natural disasters said Monday he has left...

Germany Group Demands Arrest of CIA Official Over Thailand Torture

BERLIN — A civil rights group is asking German authorities to issue an arrest warrant for the recently appointed deputy director of the CIA over claims she oversaw the torture of terrorism suspects 15 years ago.

Opposition Predicts ‘Mortal Blow’ in Censure Debate; Prayut Unfazed

BANGKOK — Leader of the opposition faction said Tuesday that status quo is about to change when the public hears its case in the upcoming no-confidence motion – the first in nearly seven years.

Thailand’s King Reduces Prison Term of Former Prime Minister Thaksin to a Single Year

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s king on Friday reduced the prison term of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra from eight years to a single year...

Van Driver Injured By 2010 Crackdown Wants To Confront Abhisit

BANGKOK - The van driver shot during the crackdown on Redshirt protesters in May 2010 says he wants to personally ask former PM Abhisit Vejjajeeva about the military operation that led to his injury.

NACC Summons Yingluck for Crackdown Compensation Inquiry

BANGKOK — Former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has been ordered to report to Thailand's national anti-graft agency by 30 June to hear criminal charges over a government program that compensated victims of political violence.

Former Thai Leader Thaksin Makes First Public Appearances After Release From Detention

BANGKOK (AP) — Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra began his first public appearances since leaving detention, with an early morning visit to a...

Chakthip: Military Won’t Be Deployed to Handle Sept 19 Protest

BANGKOK — Police commissioner Gen. Chakthip Chaijinda said on Thursday that his force will be solely responsible for maintaining security at the major anti-government protest scheduled for Sept. 19.

Digital Minister Vows to Step up Action Vs ‘Illegal’ Online Sites

BANGKOK (AP) — A top official in Thailand said Wednesday that his country will step up action against online content that breaks its laws, two days after forcing Facebook to block a group that was posting material critical of the monarchy.

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