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.
Opposition Alarmed by Prayuth’s ‘Coup Threat’
BANGKOK — Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha’s hint at staging another coup prompted outcries from opposition politicos on Tuesday.
Redshirt Leader Jatuporn Detained at Army Barracks
BANGKOK — Prominent Redshirt leader Jatuporn Prompan was released from custody this afternoon after being detained by a group of soldiers Tuesday morning, several days after his movement announced a boycott of the new constitution drafted by the military government.
Medic Volunteer to File Charges Against Cops Who Beat Him
BANGKOK — A volunteer health worker who was struck by riot police during clashes with anti-government protesters will take legal action against his assailants for use of excessive force, his organization said Wednesday night.
Count Voided NZ Votes, Election Observation Group Says
BANGKOK — The Election Commission should count the 1,542 votes which arrived late from New Zealand, an election observation group said Wednesday.
In a statement...
Gunfire Exchanged Near PCAD and Red Rallies
BANGKOK — Anti-government protest guards engaged in a brief gun battle with unidentified assailants near a Redshirt rally on Chaeng Wattana Road in a Bangkok suburb today.
Thaksin Insists He Will Return To Thailand Before His Birthday
Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, also known as Tony Woodsome, returns to the CareTalk x Care ClubHouse chat show "Thailand After the Election," opening...
Democracy Activists Commit to Fight Over Flight
BANGKOK — Members of the New Democracy Movement issued a statement this morning saying they will not flee the country and will continue “fighting for freedom and democracy.”
Internet Chips in to Help Name New Party
BANGKOK — A progressive political party expected to join the next election hasn’t yet registered its name, but the internet is already pitching in, however seriously.
Military To Send More Guns, Volunteers To Restive South
BANGKOK — Thailand's military is seeking to increase the number of guns and armed volunteers in the southern border provinces, where Islamic insurgents have been waging a bloody separatist campaign for the past decade.
