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.
Prayuth in California Doesn't Signal Sunnier U.S. Stance
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — When the leader of Thailand’s junta arrives in California tomorrow for the first ASEAN summit held on U.S. soil, its critics agree that it signals no softening in Washington’s approach to the regime, but warn that pro-democracy forces must rely on themselves rather than Western support.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — When the leader of Thailand’s junta arrives in California tomorrow for the first ASEAN summit held on U.S. soil, its critics agree that it signals no softening in Washington’s approach to the regime, but warn that pro-democracy forces must rely on themselves rather than Western support.
Renowned Critic of Thai Monarchy Re-Emerges
BANGKOK - A Thai historian wanted by the military junta for criticising the monarchy spoke out for first time on Saturday since he went into hiding six months ago.
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.
Rock Band Critical Of Putin Is Detained In Thailand, Fearful Of Deportation To Russia
BANGKOK (AP) — Members of a rock band that has been critical of Moscow’s war in Ukraine remained locked up Tuesday in a Thai immigration jail,...
Imprisoned Yellowshirt Founder 'Not Enjoying Any Privileges'
BANGKOK — A top official has insisted that prison wardens are not privileging the recently-incarcerated founder of the Yellowshirt movement who was sentenced to 20 years in prison last week.
Daughter of Divisive Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Named Head of Political Party Linked...
JINTAMAS SAKSORNCHAI BANGKOK — Thailand’s ruling party on Friday selected as its leader the daughter of Thaksin Shinawatra, the country’s divisive former prime...
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.
Army Denies Shooting At Fabio Polenghi
BANGKOK - The Royal Thai Army again insisted it had no role in the death of Fabio Polenghi, the Italian photographer who was killed in central Bangkok as the military launched the final assault on Redshirts protesters on 19 May 2010.
Thai Junta Leader 'Inspired' by Abraham Lincoln
BANGKOK — Thailand's military leader told reporters over lunch today that he felt inspired by Abraham Lincoln after watching a Hollywood film about the American president.
