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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet Visits Thailand With Busy Schedule To Extend Close Ties

BANGKOK (AP) — Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet on Wednesday made his first official visit to neighboring Thailand since becoming his country’s leader last year, seeking...

Redshirt Leaders Released After Brief 'Talks' With Military

BANGKOK — Two Redshirt leaders have been released following "attitude adjustment" sessions with the military.

Whether Hillary or Bernie, Overseas Democrats Unite to Thwart Trump



BANGKOK — To each other, they are strangers in a strange land. Some are from the east, some from the south. Some have lived here for decades; others are just passing through.

Fake Royal Document: Suspect Denied Access to Lawyer

BANGKOK — The Thai military has reportedly denied legal counsel to a Redshirt activist who was arrested for spreading a fake royal statement, citing powers granted to the military under martial law.

Prawuth Resigns from Police & ‘Bike for Dad’ Board



BANGKOK — Former police spokesman Police Gen. Prawuth Thavornsiri has resigned from all bureaucratic posts, police commander Chakthip Chaijinda announced today.
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Thai Activist Gets Two-Year Suspended Prison Sentence for 2021 Remarks About Monarchy

BANGKOK (AP) — A Thai court on Wednesday convicted a prominent political activist of defaming the country’s monarchy and sentenced her to a two-year...

Thai Ex-Prime Minister Thaksin, Just Freed From Detention, May Still Face a Royal Defamation...

BANGKOK (AP) — Thai prosecutors said Monday that further investigation is needed to decide whether to bring former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to trial...

Protesters Cleanses ‘Black Magic’ From Govt House

BANGKOK — Anti-government protesters have conducted a ceremony purported to help cleanse evil spirits from the Government House today.

Military Holds 'The Nation' Journalist in Secret Detention

BANGKOK — A journalist from a prominent English-language newspaper in Thailand became the third person to be held incommunicado by the military this month, as the ruling junta escalates its recent clampdown on dissent.

PM Yingluck Begs Protesters to Leave Her Son Alone

(30 November) A group of anti-government protesters has attempted to ambush the 11 year old son of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra at his school.

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