Pheu Thai’s Watana Promises to Surrender by Monday
BANGKOK — Soldiers remained camped today outside the residence of former Pheu Thai MP Watana Muangsook, where they waited to take him into custody for an “attitude adjustment” session.
Watana Wanted for ‘Attitude Adjustment’ Again
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Former Pheu Thai MP Watana Muangsook is wanted again for detention without charge by the military junta according to a post on his Facebook account this morning.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Former Pheu Thai MP Watana Muangsook is wanted again for detention without charge by the military junta according to a post on his Facebook account this morning.
Prayuth: Read Chinese Governance Book Because It Suits Thailand
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — To get a glimpse of the future of governance of Thailand under junta-leader-cum-prime-minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, see what Prayuth recommends his cabinet to read.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — To get a glimpse of the future of governance of Thailand under junta-leader-cum-prime-minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, see what Prayuth recommends his cabinet to read.
Prayuth Says Women in Skimpy Dress Are Like Unwrapped Candy
BANGKOK — Thailand's blunt-speaking prime minister had some advice Tuesday for his country's young women: Don't dress too revealingly, or you will be shunned like a piece of toffee without its wrapper.
Critics: Keeping Public in Dark About Draft Charter Rejection Unfair
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — It’s unfair for the junta not to tell the public what Thailand will get if the draft charter gets voted down, say critics. Some add that this is a psychological tactic to persuade the public to opt for the known quantity, which is the charter draft. Critics differ on whether this constitutes as a shrewd move by the junta or not.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — It’s unfair for the junta not to tell the public what Thailand will get if the draft charter gets voted down, say critics. Some add that this is a psychological tactic to persuade the public to opt for the known quantity, which is the charter draft. Critics differ on whether this constitutes as a shrewd move by the junta or not.
Draft Charter Opponents Perplexed by Abhisit’s Stance
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Some opponents to the junta-sponsored draft charter want the Democrat Party to clearly state whether the party plans to endorse or reject the charter draft.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Some opponents to the junta-sponsored draft charter want the Democrat Party to clearly state whether the party plans to endorse or reject the charter draft.
Fanart Fiction Cover Censored for Parodying Politics
BANGKOK — A book cover submitted to a design competition was blocked on Monday after appearing to mimic Prime Minister Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha and ex-Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.
Canada Joins Growing Call to Repeal Police Powers Granted to Soldiers
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — The Canadian Embassy in Bangkok said it is concerned by National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) Order 13/2016 which grants expanded policing powers to the Thai military, saying the order threatens to undermine the rule of law and due process and increases the potential for human rights abuses in Thailand.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — The Canadian Embassy in Bangkok said it is concerned by National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) Order 13/2016 which grants expanded policing powers to the Thai military, saying the order threatens to undermine the rule of law and due process and increases the potential for human rights abuses in Thailand.
Police Ban ‘Marie Claire,’ Citing Lese Majeste
BANGKOK — Police today ordered a ban on the import and distribution of a 6-month-old French magazine on the grounds it included libelous remarks about the Royal Family.
Uighur, Chechen Militants in Thailand to Stage Attacks, Memo Warns
BANGKOK — Four militants – two from Turkey and two from Russia – are plotting terror attacks on foreign interests in Thailand and the region, a leaked intelligence warning claims.
