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Former Army Chief Named as Witness in 2010 Crackdown Inquiry

BANGKOK — Thailand’s national anti-graft agency has named former army chief Anupong Paochinda as a witness in a legal case investigating the violent military crackdown on Redshirt protesters in 2010.

Proposed Political Party Bill Sparks Concerns

BANGKOK — A proposed bill to regulate political parties from the junta-appointed Constitution Drafting Committee has been greeted with skepticism if not outright distrust from both sides of the political divide.

Invoking Emergency Power, Prayuth Transfers 6 Education Officials

BANGKOK - Junta chairman and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has invoked his emergency power and transferred six education officials without any explanation today.

Question Quota Proposed to Ease Prayuth’s Distress



BANGKOK — Reporters with questions for high-level government officials could be asked to write them down and then cross their fingers for luck.

PM Yingluck Begs Protesters to Leave Her Son Alone

(30 November) A group of anti-government protesters has attempted to ambush the 11 year old son of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra at his school.

Gov’t Says ‘5 More People’ May be Nabbed for Royal Insult

BANGKOK — A top official said Tuesday five more people might be arrested in connection with “inappropriate” online comments about the monarchy, in addition to an activist apprehended by the police last night.

Redshirt Leader Calls for Delaying Election to Fix Charter

BANGKOK – The chairman of the Redshirt movement's official organization has urged his supporters to prioritize establishing a democratic constitution, even if that means postponing the national elections tentatively scheduled for early 2016.

Student Activists Mark 2006 Coup Anniversary With Critical Banners

BANGKOK — Student activists have claimed responsibility for hanging two banners denouncing the 2006 coup in Bangkok today, on the 8th anniversary of the military takeover.

Somkid: Hunt Person Behind Royal Health Scare

BANGKOK — The government Thursday ordered a hunt for the person they said spread false rumors about His Majesty the King’s health condition which coincided...

Anti-Coal Activists Return to Krabi Confident of Victory

BANGKOK — A day after the junta said it would reconsider construction of a controversial power plant in the south, activists were waiting Monday...

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