Term Limits Among Big Changes Proposed for Local Government
BANGKOK — Term limits would be imposed on the thousands of subdistrict headmen nationwide if a Monday proposal by the junta-appointed reform assembly becomes law.
Trump Sets Aside Human Rights to Court Asian Leaders
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is prioritizing strategic interests over human rights by inviting a pair of internationally criticized leaders from Southeast Asia, where the U.S. is vying with China for influence. The White House said rights concerns in the Philippines and Thailand may be aired in private.
Dhanin Chearavanont Backs Digital Wallets to Boost Economy
BANGKOK - Dhanin Chearavanont, senior chairman of Thailand's largest private company, Charoen Pokphand, said he supports the government plan to distribute a 10,000-baht digital...
Pledge to Probe People Pinned to Panama Papers
BANGKOK — Authorities today said they will investigate whether any resident in Thailand named in a recent massive leak of information about offshore assets has broken any laws.
Parties Can Only Campaign for Election Next Year: Govt
BANGKOK — Political parties can only campaign after a precise election date is set next year, deputy prime minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said Thursday.
Junta Bans Bookstore Talk on Draft Charter
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
CHIANG MAI — Another scheduled discussion on the junta-sponsored draft charter, this time at a bookstore in Chiang Mai, was cancelled after the military junta said it will not permit the event to proceed tomorrow.
Parents of Facebookers Petition King For Children’s Release
BANGKOK — Parents of two Facebookers charged with defaming the monarchy went to the Grand Palace today to petition His Majesty the King to...
Junta Tells Reporters to Stop Asking Confrontational Questions
BANGKOK — Thailand's military junta has instructed reporters not to ask any questions that will upset government officials and affect their reputations.
Court Review of Senate Bill May Delay Election
BANGKOK — The junta-appointed legislature’s decision to send its senate bill for legal review could see elections pushed back once again.
Thai Govt Condemns Fake HM King Statement
BANGKOK — A criminal investigation has been launched into a fake document that claimed to be a statement issued by His Majesty the King last night, according to a spokesperson for Thailand’s military government.
