Inquest Over 2010 Wat Pathum's 6 Deaths Due Tomorrow
(5 August) The court is due to deliver an inquest detailing who was responsible for deaths of 6 civilians, including a volunteer nurse, at Wat Pathumwanararm Temple in the last day of the 2010 Redshirts protests.
Apirat Punishes Officer Accused of Misdeed, Introduces Civilian Oversight
BANGKOK — Army chief Gen. Apirat Kongsompong on Tuesday transferred an army colonel from his post in a self-declared move to crack down on corruption within the force.
112 and Other Charges Thrown at Reform Activists, Financier
BANGKOK — A politico on Tuesday filed a police complaint against an actress who openly funded the anti-government rally over the weekend.
Redshirt Leader: No Gathering to Mark 5th Anniversary of Crackdown
BANGKOK — Redshirts will not gather publicly to mark the fifth anniversary of the military assault on Redshirt protesters tomorrow, in compliance with the junta's ban on political activities, according to a top leader of the movement.
Police Expand Investigation Over 'Lese Majeste Foodstuff Conspiracy'
BANGKOK — Police say they are looking for more suspects who allegedly cited connections with the palace to discourage other business owners from supplying the Thai Royal Family with food products.
Constitution Drafter Pushes for Executing Corrupt Politicians
BANGKOK — One of the drafters of Thailand’s new constitution made the case Wednesday that it was written to support sentencing corrupt politicians to death.
The Unusual Step of the Move Forward Party To Secure Key Posts
The strategy of the Move Forward Party, a leading opposition party, to retain both critical positions, the Leader of the Opposition and the First...
Prayuth to Add 30 ‘Mostly Military’ to Rubber-Stamp Parliament
BANGKOK — The interim parliament on Friday voted unanimously to increase its membership from 220 to 250 in line with the military government’s request for more lawmakers to move a backlog of legislation before next year’s election.
Authorities Visit BBC Thai Offices, Block Article Online
BANGKOK — Police officers briefly visited the BBC’s offices in Bangkok where they reportedly helped themselves to some drinks before departing Tuesday at the same time an article published by the broadcaster’s Thai-language service was blocked.
Citing Ethics, Thanathorn Puts Assets Under Blind Trust
BANGKOK — A billionaire turned politician said Monday he transferred his massive wealth to a blind trust to avoid any conflict of interest in the future.
