Politics

BANGKOK — The latest coup in Thailand began with a stern statement that it wasn’t a coup.

BANGKOK — King Bhumibol Adulyadej was treated for excessive water in his brain, the palace announced late Friday night.

NEW YORK — Viewers didn't need to see Morley Safer's reporting to feel its effects.

BANGKOK — The European Union is likely to resume Free Trade Agreement discussions with Thailand should the kingdom take steps toward democracy, the head of the EU Parliament’s delegation said Wednesday.

By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Reporter

BANGKOK — When U.S. Ambassador Glyn Davies read some concise yet pointed concerns about the human rights situation in Thailand this past Thursday during a joint news conference, it was much the same as American diplomats regularly do around the world.

BANGKOK — Police authorities were meeting Monday to discuss whether to allow an upcoming protest to mark the second anniversary of the 2014 coup d’etat called for Sunday by pro-democracy activists.

BANGKOK — Those who wrote what could be Thailand’s next constitution today declined to defend it in a public debate called by its critics.

By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer

BANGKOK — When more than 100 U.N. member states convened Wednesday in Geneva for a semiannual review of human rights conditions in Thailand, it wasn’t intended to be a “name and shame” session.

BANGKOK — A top official with the Swedish Embassy today denied knowledge of a proposed deal to sell four fighter jets to Thailand’s military government.

By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer

SAMUT PRAKAN — Soldiers and police early Thursday raided the home of former Pheu Thai MP Worachai Hema after he reportedly told the media that junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha exercises his power in a fascist way.