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Chalerm Scolded For Insulting Chart Pattana Leader

(11 February) Pheu Thai Party boss said he has criticised Labour Minister Chalerm Yoobamrung for his disparaging remarks about a coalition party leader.
Police officers inspect signs at the first meeting of the Future Forward Party on May 27 at Thammasat University's Rangsit campus. Photo: Future Forward Party / Facebook

Future Forward Party Reports Members ‘Harassed’ by Cops

BANGKOK — The Future Forward Party called on the military government Monday to end alleged threats against its members, particularly in the north and northeastern regions.

Debate Flares Over Adding 'Reform Before Election' Question to Voters

BANGKOK — Organizers of the upcoming referendum on what would be Thailand’s 20th constitution said they remain unsure whether to put a “reform before election” question onto the ballot.
Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha speaks Dec. 13, 2016.

No Election Until Coronation, Prayuth Says

BANGKOK — The next election will only take place after His Majesty the King formally ascends the throne, junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha said Tuesday, without mentioning any date.

Three Arrested in Chiang Mai After Pro-Democracy Rally Outside US Consulate

CHIANG MAI – Three people have reportedly been arrested for their suspected connection to a brief pro-democracy demonstration in front of the United States Consulate in northern Thailand today.
Siripong Angkasakulkiat abstains from his PM vote in Parliament June 5, 2019.

One “Brave” MP Abstained From Voting For Prayuth

BANGKOK — “I abstain from voting,” announced Siripong Angkasakulkiat. Then he wai-ed his fellow MPs, sat down, and cried. Siripong of Bhumjaithai party on Wednesday...
Panthongtae 'Oak' Shinawatra, at left, with his father Thaksin Shinawatra and aunt Yingluck Shinawatra in a photo subsequently deleted from his Instagram in February 2018.

Thaksin Tweets ‘Chin up and Keep Moving Forward’

BANGKOK — Fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra tweeted words of encouragement to his supporters Saturday.
Thai Foreign Affairs Minister Don Pramudwinai meets with his Chinese counterpart in Beijing, China, on Jan. 23, 2020, to discuss the situations in Mekong River.

MFA Welcomes China’s Initiative in Tackling Mekong Issues

BANGKOK — PM Prayut Chan-o-cha is set to attend a summit on Mekong River with China and five other riparian countries next week, the foreign ministry said Friday.

PM Srettha Admits Dissatisfaction With His First 7 Months in Office

During a break on Songkran holidays in Hua Hin, Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin gave a special interview to the media

Suthep Files Complaint Postponing 2010 Crackdown Trial

BANGKOK — Former politician Suthep Thaugsuban filed a legal complaint today that pushed back the trial over his authorisation of the military crackdown on Redshirt protesters in 2010.

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