Ruling in Somsak Jeam v. Thammasat Shelved Indefinitely
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter
BANGKOK — A ruling in a wrongful termination suit brought by fugitive university professor Somsak Jeamteerasakul against Thammasat University has been indefinitely postponed, his lawyer said.
Staff Reporter
BANGKOK — A ruling in a wrongful termination suit brought by fugitive university professor Somsak Jeamteerasakul against Thammasat University has been indefinitely postponed, his lawyer said.
Groups to Defy Ban on Debating Draft Charter
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Critical assessments of the draft charter will continue being made despite the crackdown on dissent, said the coordinator of a group seeking public deliberation on its merits.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Critical assessments of the draft charter will continue being made despite the crackdown on dissent, said the coordinator of a group seeking public deliberation on its merits.
Thanat Khoman, Former Foreign Minister, 101
BANGKOK — Thanat Khoman, who as Thailand's foreign minister helped cement his country's close relations with the United States during the Vietnam War, has died at age 101, his family announced. His death was attributed to natural causes.
Foreign Correspondents Being Denied Media Visas
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — At least 10 foreign correspondents based in Thailand have been denied media visas during the past two months, said the former president of the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Thailand.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — At least 10 foreign correspondents based in Thailand have been denied media visas during the past two months, said the former president of the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Thailand.
Chinese Asylum Seekers Detained After Boat Founders in Storm
CHUMPON — Nine Chinese refugees who tried to leave Thailand by sea were forced to return to shore by stormy weather, and now three are being held on immigration charges.
Yingluck Allies Blast Threat of Lawsuit Over 2014 Election
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter
BANGKOK — Supporters of Yingluck Shinawatra have lashed out against the prospect she may be sued for organizing a 2014 election ultimately derailed by the anti-government protesters besieging her government.
Staff Reporter
BANGKOK — Supporters of Yingluck Shinawatra have lashed out against the prospect she may be sued for organizing a 2014 election ultimately derailed by the anti-government protesters besieging her government.
Watana Charged for Criticizing Junta Deputy Chief’s 'Sexist' Comments
BANGKOK — Watana Muangsook, a senior member of the Pheu Thai Party, has been charged with computer crimes for criticizing a deputy junta chief’s sexist comments about former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.
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.
Thammasat Dismissed Somsak Jeam Unfairly, Judge Agrees
BANGKOK — A fugitive academic and outspoken critic of the monarchy who sued Thammasat University for expelling him has received support from the head judge hearing his suit.
Soldiers Stalk Yingluck Because She’s Pretty: Deputy Junta Chief
BANGKOK — A leader of the ruling junta said that soldiers have been dispatched to monitor Yingluck Shinawatra not to harass her as alleged by a colleague of the former prime minister, but to protect her.
