BRN Says It Was Behind Mother’s Day Bombings: Report
BANGKOK — A secretive separatist group in the southern border region has taken responsibility for last month’s bombing attacks in the south of Thailand, according to a state-run Malaysian news agency.
Yellowshirt Leader Sondhi Jailed 20 Years for Fraud
BANGKOK — Years of legal maneuvering ended with one-time Yellowshirt leader Sondhi Limthongkul sent directly to prison Tuesday morning after the Supreme Court ruled he must serve his sentence without it being suspended.
Perp Pressers to Continue Despite Prayuth’s Concern for Human Rights
BANGKOK — For a while it seemed like a tradition in the symbiotic relationship between police and media would be brought to an end.
South China Sea: ASEAN Summit Taboo
VIENTIANE — Southeast Asian leaders are likely to avoid any official mention at a summit this week of an arbitration ruling that shot down China's expansive territorial claims in the South China Sea, according to a draft of their final declaration, in a victory for Beijing's diplomatic clout.
Spotlight on Laos Ahead of Key ASEAN Summit
VIENTIANE — The light was fading over Vientiane on a cool December evening when a Jeep was stopped at a traffic light. CCTV video later showed the occupant of the car being pulled out and taken away in a pickup truck, never to be seen again.
Voice TV Deepens Self-Censorship by Cutting Political Coverage
BANGKOK — A major broadcaster confirmed Tuesday it will reduce and tone down its political commentary after government regulators suspended one of its popular...
Elections Official Defends Indicted Charter Activists
BANGKOK — Four activists and a reporter accused of violating a law passed before the Aug. 7 charter referendum have found an unlikely ally in Election Commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn, whose office is tasked with enforcing the law.
Appeal of Authoritarianism Underscores Thailand’s Democratic Dilemma
BANGKOK — As anti-politician sentiments continue to spread, some warn the nation is becoming addicted to the military junta's unchecked powers. This, they say is a proof that the debate over preferred political system for Thailand is far from settled.
‘Wolf Bride’ and ‘Da Torpedo’ Freed From Prison
BANGKOK — The patience of family, friends and supporters was rewarded Saturday when an activist performer and Redshirt firebrand were among 135 women to walk out prison Saturday morning.
Political Prisoners Among 476 Inmates to Be Freed Saturday
BANGKOK — An elderly man jailed for bathroom graffiti and Redshirt guards from 2010 are among 476 convicts expected to be freed Saturday, according to information reportedly released by corrections officials.
