Drug Suspect Dies in Military Custody; Family Suspects Foul Play
ROI ET — A man arrested by soldiers in Roi Et province on suspicion of selling drugs was found dead in custody on Monday, prompting cries of foul play from his family.
Junta’s Threat Against Media Causes Uneasiness & Paranoia: Journalists Association
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
For the Thai mass media, last year was an uneasy one, filled with “paranoia” as the military junta continues to want to “strictly control” the media, through summoning, detention without charge, verbal attacks and even threats to punch reporters’ faces, Thai Journalists Association’s annual report for 2015 on the topic concluded.
Senior Staff Writer
For the Thai mass media, last year was an uneasy one, filled with “paranoia” as the military junta continues to want to “strictly control” the media, through summoning, detention without charge, verbal attacks and even threats to punch reporters’ faces, Thai Journalists Association’s annual report for 2015 on the topic concluded.
Egypt Lawmakers Approve Possible 3-Decade Rule by President
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Srettha Boosts Relations With Japan, Australia, Canada at APEC
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PM Aims To Upgrade Suvarnabhumi To Be Top Class Airport
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Pricey Microphone Scandal Greets Junta Cabinet
BANGKOK — As Thailand’s interim Cabinet ministers moved into their offices in the Government House today, questions about the recent 67 million baht renovation of the Cabinet room continue to loom large.
Thai Govt Promises 'Colour-Blind Constitution'
BANGKOK – Thailand’s military government has promised that the new charter will not support any of the country’s political factions, despite the conservative leaning of the 36 people appointed to the drafting committee this week.
US Ambassador Dangles Big ‘If’ on Thai Entry into Trade Bloc
BANGKOK — U.S. Ambassador Glyn Davies today welcomed Thailand to join a Washington-backed regional trade agreement, but stressed it would first need to meet the pact’s “high standards.”
Activists Charged With Lese Majeste After 70-Day Detention
BANGKOK – Two activists accused of insulting Thailand’s royal family for participating in a play about a fictional monarch have been formally charged with lese majeste after being held in detention for more than 70 days.
Disowned by His Party, Bangkok Gov. Remains in Democrat Leadership
BANGKOK — Two-term Bangkok Gov. Sukhumbhand Paribatra will not step down despite being disowned by his own political party, his team announced today.
