Final Draft of Charter Out, Critics Resolute on Rejection
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Although the final draft of the junta-sponsored charter is just being rolled out today, some critics have already made up their minds.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Although the final draft of the junta-sponsored charter is just being rolled out today, some critics have already made up their minds.
Woman Charged With Sedition For Posing With Red Bucket
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
CHIANG MAI — Posing with water buckets printed with messages from ousted premiers could now be a crime in Thailand.
Senior Staff Writer
CHIANG MAI — Posing with water buckets printed with messages from ousted premiers could now be a crime in Thailand.
King Pardons Lese Majeste Convict and Redshirt Activist
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter
BANGKOK — A former Pheu Thai MP and Redshirt activist is free after nearly two years in prison on royal defamation charges.
Staff Reporter
BANGKOK — A former Pheu Thai MP and Redshirt activist is free after nearly two years in prison on royal defamation charges.
Activists Expect Increased Use of Detention Before Charter Vote
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — More arbitrary detentions and “attitude adjustment” sessions are likely in the run-up to a vote on the junta-sponsored draft charter, critics warned Monday after two politicians were taken into custody by the junta.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — More arbitrary detentions and “attitude adjustment” sessions are likely in the run-up to a vote on the junta-sponsored draft charter, critics warned Monday after two politicians were taken into custody by the junta.
Fugitive Brussels Bombing Suspects Not in Thailand: Police
BANGKOK — As Belgian authorities seek help in their hunt for those behind terror attacks that killed more than 30 people there, Thai police said today none have entered the kingdom.
Thai Coups Are Unique and Misunderstood, Former PM Says
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Former unelected Prime Minister Anand Panyarachun said people should not see coups and their makers in black or white, adding that those in Thailand are different from those in Africa or Latin America.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Former unelected Prime Minister Anand Panyarachun said people should not see coups and their makers in black or white, adding that those in Thailand are different from those in Africa or Latin America.
Junta Probe Clears Former Army Chief of Royal Monument Graft
BANGKOK — No trace of corruption or malfeasance was found in the construction of a royal monument overseen by former army chief Udomdej Sitabutr as widely alleged in media reports, a junta-appointed committee declared today.
China, Southeast Asian Leaders Seek Greater Cooperation
SANYA, China — Leaders from China and five neighboring Southeast Asian countries met in a southern Chinese resort city on Wednesday amid wariness but also hope for greater regional cooperation.
Charter Drafters Say They Accept Some Contentious Junta Points
By Aukkarapon Niyomyat
Reuters
BANGKOK — Thailand's constitution drafters said on Tuesday they had accepted proposals from the ruling junta that critics say are designed to prolong the military's hold on power.
Reuters
BANGKOK — Thailand's constitution drafters said on Tuesday they had accepted proposals from the ruling junta that critics say are designed to prolong the military's hold on power.
Charter Opponent Unbowed by Alleged Harassment
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — First came the soldiers early in the morning to his home. Then a dozen menacing men in civilian clothes trailed and heckled him as he campaigned in public areas.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — First came the soldiers early in the morning to his home. Then a dozen menacing men in civilian clothes trailed and heckled him as he campaigned in public areas.
