Thai Junta Holding 10 to 15 People For "Cooling Off"
BANGKOK (DPA) — Thailand's junta is currently holding between 10 and 15 people of the 300 summoned since the May 22 coup, a military spokesman said late Wednesday.
Prayuth Asks Thais to Stop 'Whining' to Foreign Nations
BANGKOK — Junta chairman and Prime Minister Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha has asked Thais to keep their complaints at home, following an American diplomat's public urging that Thailand's post-coup government cease its suppression of civil rights.
Radical Redshirts Discussed Funeral Sabotage Before Warning
BANGKOK — Threats to cause disturbances during the funeral for His Majesty the Late King were discussed by hardline Redshirt activists several days before the government issued a warning.
New Economics Leaves Opposition Bloc, Taking Away 6 MPs
BANGKOK — The New Economy Party on Friday said it left the opposition to act as an independent faction, just days before a crucial parliamentary debate is set to take place.
39 Bombs Rock Southern Thailand Over Weekend, Injuring 22
BANGKOK (DPA) — Up to 39 explosions injured 22 people over three days in Thailand's restive southern province of Yala, an army official said Monday.
Prayuth Splashes Out in Chumphon, Still Denies He’s Campaigning
Junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha defended his cabinet’s doling out of pork in the southern province of Chumphon on Tuesday, where he mentioned ...
Staunch Junta Supporter Appointed Chief of Thai Police
BANGKOK — A police officer known for his strong support of Thailand’s military junta was appointed chief of the Royal Thai Police this morning.
Thailand Lowers Fees for Cambodian, Laotian, Myanmar, and Vietnamese Workers
The Thai Ministry of Labour has issued a ministerial order setting new fees for inspections and work permits for foreign workers from Cambodia, Laos,...
What Lies Ahead For Thailand After Dramatic Opposition Election Win?
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s opposition racked up a stunning majority of the 500 seats at stake in the race for the House of Representatives, dealing...
Prayuth’s Weekly Monologue to End Friday After 5 Years
BANGKOK — He made us laugh, cry and inspired all sorts of emotions. But it will all end this week.
