Junta Says it Has Proof Thaksin Behind Smear Campaign – But It’s Classified
BANGKOK — The junta said today it can prove, once and for all, that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has paid foreign lobbyists to sabotage Thailand’s reputation and destabilize the military government.
Redshirts Alarmed by Vague Restrictions on Charter Campaigns
BANGKOK — An opposition leader called upon the junta yesterday to clarify its newly enacted restrictions on campaigning for the upcoming charter referendum, which prescribes 10 years in jail for the use of “rude” or “aggressive” words.
500 Monks Gather to Censure Buddha Isara
Nakhon Pathom — Hundreds of monks gathered in Nakhon Pathom Saturday morning to censure the activist monk Buddha Isara.
Banharn Silpa-archa, Former PM, 83
BANGKOK — Former Prime Minister Banharn Silpa-archa has died at 83, Siriraj Hospital announced Saturday morning.
UN Rights Chief Urges Thailand to Roll Back Military's Powers
By Amy Sawitta Lefevre
Reuters
BANGKOK —The top U.N. human rights official called on Thailand on Friday to suspend "dangerously sweeping" powers handed to the military and he encouraged dialogue on a draft constitution the military hopes will win approval in an August referendum.
Reuters
BANGKOK —The top U.N. human rights official called on Thailand on Friday to suspend "dangerously sweeping" powers handed to the military and he encouraged dialogue on a draft constitution the military hopes will win approval in an August referendum.
Rallying Public for Release of Watana Exposes Hierarchy of Rights
By Teeranai Charuvastra and Pravit Rojanaphruk
BANGKOK — They came for the reporters and political cartoonists, and hands were wrung.
BANGKOK — They came for the reporters and political cartoonists, and hands were wrung.
Protests Called Off as Watana Released on Bail
BANGKOK — Activists today canceled daily protests demanding the release of Pheu Thai politico Watana Muangsook from military detention after a martial court released him on bail this afternoon.
Prayuth Names Thaksin as Plotter Behind Protests
BANGKOK — Junta chairman and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha today accused the de facto leader of the Redshirt movement of plotting the recent resumption of public protests against his military regime.
Watana Faces Prosecution for Breaking Pledge to Junta
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Former Pheu Thai MP Watana Muangsook will likely be charged with violating the terms of an agreement not to oppose the junta or incite insurrection against the military regime, according to the detained politician’s lawyer.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Former Pheu Thai MP Watana Muangsook will likely be charged with violating the terms of an agreement not to oppose the junta or incite insurrection against the military regime, according to the detained politician’s lawyer.
Suspected Uighur Militant in Threat Warning Twice Entered Thailand
BANGKOK — One of the alleged militants said to be plotting terror attacks in Southeast Asia in a leaked intelligence report entered the country twice in March before departing, immigration police said today.
