Thai FM Will Sign the Visa-Free Entry Deal With China in February
BANGKOK - Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin confirmed again on Wednesday that the permanent visa exemption agreement between Thailand and China, which will take effect...
Thailand Urges Myanmar To Take More Positive Steps by Releasing Aung San Suu Kyi
Foreign Affairs Commission of the House of Representatives, issued the committee statement on April 18, stating that the situation in Myanmar is gradually changing.
New Charter to Feature Gender Quota for MP Candidates
BANGKOK – The drafters of the new constitution have approved the first gender quota in Thai history, requiring one third of political party list candidates be women.
Fallen Former Police Spokesman ‘Back in Thailand’
BANGKOK — Former national police spokesman Prawuth Thawornsiri has returned to Thailand but not shown up for duty, police chief Chakthip Chaijinda said today, saying it was up to the veteran officer whether to address rumors he might be under investigation.
Activists Stage 'Sandwich Protest' To Test Police’s Word
BANGKOK — Anti-coup activists staged a brief protest in front of the US Embassy in Bangkok today to test the reaction of police who permitted an anti-American demonstration to take place at the same site on Sunday.
Buddha Issara To Sue Khaosod For B100 Mil.
(9 April) Anti-government monk activist has pledged to sue Khaosod and Matichon for libel, demanding 100 million baht in compensation.
Thaksin Sues Newspaper For Linking Him To Anti-Royal Reds
BANGKOK — Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is seeking legal action against an ultra-royalist Thai newspaper that accused him of associating with anti-monarchy activists last week.
Thais Told Not To Worry If They See Tanks in Bangkok
BANGKOK (DPA) — Thai authorities told the public Monday not to worry if they see tanks rolling into Bangkok later in the week.
50,000 Signatures Submitted in Support of Election Delay
BANGKOK — The ultra-conservative monk Phra Buddha Issara has submitted 50,000 signatures he collected in support of delaying elections for two more years so that junta chairman Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha can stay in power until his reform program is completed.
Unwitting Photo Captures Secrecy Shrouding 112 Proceedings
BANGKOK — Told that eight Facebookers accused of insulting the military government would be brought to a military court yesterday for a hearing, the media lined up for the perp walk. And then they saw nine.