Military Blocks Satirical Student Float, Re-Arrests 'Ja New'
BANGKOK — Satire and at least student activist were removed by force Saturday from an annual student parade known for skewering politics.
Junta Leader To Hold Power 'Indefinitely'
BANGKOK — According to Thai army chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha, the military has not established a time frame for when it will return power to a civilian administration.
Thai Coup Leader Makes International Debut In Italy
BANGKOK — Junta leader and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha is enjoying the limelight as he attends an international conference in Italy, his first trip outside of Southeast Asia since seizing power in a coup on 22 May.
Assassination Plot Foiled, Police Say; Conspirators Arrested
BANGKOK — Police say they have disrupted a plot to assassinate top government officials and arrested three men, two said to be from the northeastern of Thailand.
Prof Denies Breaking ‘Vague’ Referendum Law, Junta Spokesman Says She Did
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — A university lecturer nearly arrested yesterday for distributing pamphlets listing reasons to oppose the draft charter insists she did nothing illegal.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — A university lecturer nearly arrested yesterday for distributing pamphlets listing reasons to oppose the draft charter insists she did nothing illegal.
Thailand’s Political Hopefuls Register for May Election
BANGKOK (AP) — Hundreds of would-be lawmakers in Thailand on Monday began the official registration process for the upcoming general election, a vote that...
Upcountry Cabinet Meetings Aren’t to Woo Politicians: Wissanu
BANGKOK — Two up-country cabinet meetings will not intend to attract electoral support or woo politicians, but to listen to residents' voices, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said Monday.
Constitutional Court Greenlights Key Bill, Paving Way for Elections
BANGKOK — The Constitutional Court on Wednesday ruled in favor of a key draft bill, clearing a legal hurdle for elections scheduled for next year.
Srettha Boosts Relations With Japan, Australia, Canada at APEC
SAN FRANCISCO - During his attendance at the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in San Francisco, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin of Thailand engaged...
Bangkok Governor Files Libel Charge Over Satirical Newspaper Article
BANGKOK — The Governor of Bangkok has filed a libel charge over a satirical newspaper article that lampooned his perceived failure to stop floods in the capital city.
