Rights Groups Unite to Decry Sweeping Police Powers Granted to Soldiers
BANGKOK — A coalition of international human rights groups issued an unusual and strongly worded statement this morning condemning a recent junta order granting sweeping powers to soldiers.
Red Bowls Distributors May Get Sent to Junta Re-Education 'Course'
BANGKOK — Three former MPs allied with former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra may be the first taken in for seven-day, re-education sessions on military bases.
Thaksin’s Red Bowls Incite Division, Junta Says
BANGKOK — The ruling junta today justified its ongoing crackdown on Thai New Year gifts from former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to his supporters by claiming the presents risk creating conflict in society.
Thaksin Tells Junta to Mind the Drought, Not His New Year Gifts
BANGKOK — Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said on Sunday the military government should focus on dealing with the country's problems after soldiers seized thousands of red plastic bowls he and his sister sent supporters as a New Year gift.
‘Vote No’ Campaigners Stopped by Pattaya Police
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
PATTAYA — Activist Anurak Jeantawanich claims police stopped him from campaigning against the junta-sponsored draft charter around 2pm this afternoon in Pattaya after he and his three colleagues managed to engage in the activity for half an hour.
Senior Staff Writer
PATTAYA — Activist Anurak Jeantawanich claims police stopped him from campaigning against the junta-sponsored draft charter around 2pm this afternoon in Pattaya after he and his three colleagues managed to engage in the activity for half an hour.
10,000 'Red Bowls' Confiscated, Deemed Threat to National Security
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
NAN — More than 30 soldiers and police raided the house of a former Pheu Thai politician at 11am Saturday in Nan province confiscating thousands of red plastic water bowls.
Senior Staff Writer
NAN — More than 30 soldiers and police raided the house of a former Pheu Thai politician at 11am Saturday in Nan province confiscating thousands of red plastic water bowls.
Junta Bans Bookstore Talk on Draft Charter
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
CHIANG MAI — Another scheduled discussion on the junta-sponsored draft charter, this time at a bookstore in Chiang Mai, was cancelled after the military junta said it will not permit the event to proceed tomorrow.
Prayuth Promises Punishment for Not Maintaining Transport Safety
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Heavier penalties will be meted out against those who endanger the lives of public transport users, Junta-leader-cum-Prime-Minister Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha said yesterday.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Heavier penalties will be meted out against those who endanger the lives of public transport users, Junta-leader-cum-Prime-Minister Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha said yesterday.
Junta to Detain Critical Politicians 7 Days at Military Sites for Reeducation
BANGKOK — The junta has put the final touches on a seven-day reeducation program reserved exclusively for politicians to be held at military bases, the army chief said today.
Off the Show Floor, Auto Expo’s Raunchy Sideshow Grinds On
BANGKOK — Days before Bangkok’s biggest motor show opened, Culture Minister Veera Rojpojanarat took the moral high ground with a public plea it convey more “Thainess,” meaning fewer scantily clad models acting as hood ornaments.
