Daily Protests Planned Until Watana Released
BANGKOK — Daily protests will be held calling for the release of a politician detained by the military, a group of activists said today.
Frustration Boils Over at Rare, Brief Protest
By Todd Ruiz and Pravit Rojanaphruk
BANGKOK – Security forces surgically removed several activist leaders gathered at Victory Monument this evening, effectively nipping a planned protest in the bud.
BANGKOK – Security forces surgically removed several activist leaders gathered at Victory Monument this evening, effectively nipping a planned protest in the bud.
Govt Hints ‘No’ Vote Could Restart Charter Process Third Time
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — A deputy prime minister yesterday played down the possibility of recycling a previous constitution in part or full should the public reject the junta-backed charter.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — A deputy prime minister yesterday played down the possibility of recycling a previous constitution in part or full should the public reject the junta-backed charter.
Govt, Police Deny Top Bangkok Cop’s Job Jeopardized by Factional Strife
BANGKOK — Top police and government figures have denied reports a high-level fissure is about to cost the commander of Bangkok police his job.
Activists Promise Protest if Watana Not Released by Military
BANGKOK — Former Pheu Thai MP Watana Muangsook was held a second day today at an undisclosed military base, prompting activists to threaten a public protest if he is not soon released.
Activists File Nepotism Complaint Over Prayuth’s Nephew
BANGKOK — A group of activists today petitioned the National Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate the brother of junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha for appointing his son to an officer position in the army, an action they said amounts to nepotism.
Watana Defiant as He Turns Himself in at Army Base
BANGKOK — A former Pheu Thai MP turned himself in to the junta just before noon today for an “attitude adjustment” session but vowed to sue over illegal detention if he is not quickly released.
Officials Burn Writings of Krabi’s ‘New Prophet of Islam’
KRABI — A combined task force of security officers and Muslim clerics yesterday raided the home of a 62-year-old man in Krabi who decreed himself the new prophet of Islam.
Prayuth’s Brother Defends Granting His Own Son Officer’s Rank
BANGKOK — A brother of junta chairman and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha admitted yesterday that he gave a job and army rank to his son, saying it’s common practice in the military.
Secret Order Conferring Rank to Prayuth’s Nephew Circulates Online
BANGKOK — A nephew of junta chairman and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has allegedly been given a post in the army and a lieutenancy, according to a secret memo leaked on social media earlier today.
