Rajabhakti Park Corruption Report Out by Tomorrow, Army Says
BANGKOK - The results of the army review of alleged graft in its 1 billion baht Rajabhakti Park project will be released Friday, according to army chief Teerachai Nakwanich.
7 North Koreans Arrested on Thai-Laotian Border
NONG KHAI — Thai security forces last night intercepted seven North Koreans attempting to enter Thailand illegally from Laos via a boat on the Mekong River.
Outgoing Rights Commission Criticizes Junta, Pre-Coup Protests
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen and Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporters
BANGKOK — At the end of their term, members of the National Human Rights Commission said Monday the junta has trampled on human rights, while its way to power was paved by protests that occasionally violated constitutional rights to peaceful assembly.
Staff Reporters
BANGKOK — At the end of their term, members of the National Human Rights Commission said Monday the junta has trampled on human rights, while its way to power was paved by protests that occasionally violated constitutional rights to peaceful assembly.
On Booze and Buddhism, Culture Warriors Grasp for a Past That’s Passed
BANGKOK — From booze bans to censoring “Arbat,” a surge in virtue campaigns has been pushed by social conservatives looking to assert influence – and relevance – by firing broadsides at mainstream culture.
Govt Not Responsible for Rajabhakti Park Graft, Minister Says
BANGKOK — The military government has disavowed any responsibility for alleged corruption in the billion-baht park constructed by the Royal Thai Army.
‘Reporters Without Borders’ Bashes Junta on Press Freedom
BANGKOK — A global nonprofit promoting press freedom spared no colorful language in detailing what it described as the military government’s “skillfully orchestrated crackdown on freedom of information” in Thailand.
Fugitive Academic Says Soldiers Harassed His Mom, 92
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter
BANGKOK — A critic of the monarchy living in exile said four soldiers showed up to intimidate his elderly mother at her home yesterday.
Staff Reporter
BANGKOK — A critic of the monarchy living in exile said four soldiers showed up to intimidate his elderly mother at her home yesterday.
Police, Army Disagree Over Which Should Probe Royal Park Graft
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter
BANGKOK — No investigation has been launched into alleged graft in the construction of a billion-baht park in Prachuap Khiri Khan province, as the military and police say proper procedure dictates the other do so.
Staff Reporter
BANGKOK — No investigation has been launched into alleged graft in the construction of a billion-baht park in Prachuap Khiri Khan province, as the military and police say proper procedure dictates the other do so.
Four Redshirts Convicted of Burning Khon Kaen City Hall
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter
KHON KAEN — Four Redshirt activists were found guilty today for torching Khon Kaen’s city hall during 2010’s political unrest.
Staff Reporter
KHON KAEN — Four Redshirt activists were found guilty today for torching Khon Kaen’s city hall during 2010’s political unrest.
Former Army Chief Explains Royal Park Project Graft
BANGKOK — Former army chief Udomdet Sitabutr today conceded that a costly government park project he oversaw this year was rife with corruption as alleged in media reports.
