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Critic’s Passport Revoked as Junta Reaffirms Ban on Criticism

BANGKOK — The chairman of Thailand’s military junta said the passport was revoked of a prominent anti-coup critic because of his criticism of the regime and warns that other dissidents may face the same fate.
Democrat Party chairman Abhisit Vejjajiva meets last month with Alongkorn Pollabutr, a former deputy party leader now challenging him for party leadership.

Democrats Announce Party Membership Registration

BANGKOK — The Democrat Party announced Tuesday that it would accept member registrations through Oct. 15 and that those registered would have the right...

Varawut Unveils Plans To Address the Thai Population Crisis

BANGKOK - The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS) in collaboration with the Institute for Population and Social Research, Chulalongkorn University, Chula...

Three Students Arrested During Hunger Games Premiere

BANGKOK — Three university students were arrested by police in Bangkok today for organising a mass viewing of the latest “Hunger Games” movie, which has become associated with dissent against Thailand’s military regime.

Junta Nixes Redshirt News Conference

BANGKOK — The event and place were to be the same but the hosts different.

Teen 'Snipers' Apprehended At Anti-Govt Protest

(24 November) The police have apprehended a group of teenagers who carried BB guns into anti-government protest site near Ratchadamnoen Avenue.

Prayuth Rebukes Reporters in Gloomy Rant [Transcript]

BANGKOK — Junta chairman and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha lashed out at the press today, accusing reporters of being paid to criticize his government, and warning that the country is on the brink of collapse.

'Supreme Honor’ for Junta Charter Salesman

By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer

BANGKOK — Being both a drafter and mouthpiece on the body tasked with writing Thailand’s next constitution is a dream job for Amorn Wanichwiwatana, something he says is difficult not to admit.

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.

Redshirt TV Channels Suspended For 'Inciting Unrest'

BANGKOK — Two satellite TV channels operated by Redshirt organizations have been suspended from the air for seven days for allegedly "inciting unrest" against the military junta.

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