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Redshirt Leaders Detained En Route to Rajabhakti Park

Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer

SAMUT SAKHON — Soldiers whisked away Redshirt leaders this morning while they were en route to the Rajabhakti Historical Park in Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan province.

Critics See Insecurity in Junta’s Charter Wish List

By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer

BANGKOK — Critics see the junta’s recent recommendations as to what should be written into the next constitution as a sign of insecurity and distrust toward its own appointed drafters while others say that’s just part of the process.

Ultra-Royalists Call for Removal of U.S. Ambassador



BANGKOK — For the second time in two months, ultraroyalist monk Buddha Isara led protesters to the U.S. Embassy on Friday, this time to demand the removal of newly appointed Ambassador Glyn Davies for criticizing Thailand’s royal defamation law.

Junta to Repeal ‘Creative Economy’ Fund



BANGKOK — The junta moved to undo a central economic policy of the former civilian government this week by repealing the legislation which enacted it.

Seven More Warrants Issued For ‘Royal Impostors’ Network

By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer

BANGKOK — Seven more arrests warrants have been approved by a martial court in relation to high-profile lese majeste (defaming the monarchy) cases involving people accused of profiting from links to the monarchy.

Police Allege Radical Redshirt Cell Behind Foiled Terror, Assassination Plot



BANGKOK — Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha said today he’s received reports of a possible attempt on his life, as police said Redshirt activists behind a disrupted terror plot are linked to an alleged radical Redshirt cell in Khon Kaen province accused last year of inciting insurrection.

Assassination Plot Foiled, Police Say; Conspirators Arrested



BANGKOK — Police say they have disrupted a plot to assassinate top government officials and arrested three men, two said to be from the northeastern of Thailand.

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).

Prayuth Can’t Guarantee Safety of Academics Who Criticize Him



BANGKOK — Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha said he would not be able to guarantee the safety of university lecturers who continue to criticize his military regime.

Intended or Not, Political Space Grows Under Junta's Nose

By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer

BANGKOK — What may now be more remarkable than all the protests, marches and discussions shut down by the junta are those it has not.

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