EC Recommends Court to Dissolve Future Forward Over Loans
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Election Commission ruled Wednesday that a popular opposition party broke the law by accepting an illegal loan from its head, a decision that could lead to its dissolution and unsettle the country’s politics.
UK Asked to Extradite Yingluck: Prayuth
Thailand is seeking the extradition from the United Kingdom of former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, who fled last year ahead of a ...
Former PM Somchai Acquitted by Supreme Court
BANGKOK — The Supreme Court on Wednesday acquitted former prime minister Somchai Wongsawat of malfeasance, clearing him of allegations he overstepped his power by ordering a 2008 crackdown on anti-government protesters.
Junta Pans Protesters for Prayuth-Pinocchio Comparison
BANGKOK — A junta spokesman on Thursday urged pro-democracy activists to stop mocking regime leader Prayuth Chan-ocha with their Pinocchio masks.
Prayuth Asks Press to Promote Govt’s Work
BANGKOK — The press should promote the government’s work, report positive news and enable all sides to talk with one another, said junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha on Tuesday.
Corruption Commission to Question 4 Over Prawit Watch Scandal Link
BANGKOK — Four people will be questioned next week for their alleged involvement in the deputy prime minister’s luxury watch scandal, the anti-corruption commission said Friday.
Many Complaints, Few Results from Thai Anti-Graft Agency
BANGKOK — When someone found documents online showing officials bought Government House microphones for 140,000 baht each, he took his complaint to the National Anti-Corruption Commission, or NACC.
Thai Army's Use Of Red Cross Sign Questioned
(22 March) A senior Thai Red Cross official has expressed concern over the display of the Red Cross sign at security checkpoints manned by Thai army troops in Bangkok.
Protesters Rally Against Prayuth in New York – But Say They Aren’t Thais
NEW YORK — Anti-Prayuth protesters in New York on Tuesday were neither Thai nor knew where Thailand is located.
Deputy Prime Minister Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan...
Election Bill Enacted, Paving Way for 2019 Poll
BANGKOK — His Majesty the King on Wednesday signed into the law the regulations governing the upcoming general election, bringing Thailand one step closer to next year’s poll.
