Junta to Hold Politician ‘Until He Cooperates’
BANGKOK — The ruling military junta said today former minister Pichai Naripatapan’s latest detention in an army camp – said to be his seventh since the coup – will only end when it deems him to be “cooperative.”
Conservative Actress Accuses Redshirt of Sabotaging her Image
BANGKOK — An actress and avid supporter of the Yellowshirt movement filed a criminal complaint today against a Redshirt supporter, alleging he fabricated inflammatory quotes disparaging "low class" Redshirts in her name.
Junta Accused of Usurping Royal Authority over Thaksin
BANGKOK — When the military government invoked a special power to strip former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra of his police rank recently, it said it was done to ease His Majesty the King’s “burden.”
Rebooting Charter Process Enables Longest Military Rule Since 1969
BANGKOK — The most recent delay to holding elections in Thailand will leave the kingdom living under military rule for the longest time since 1969.
Charter Goes Back to Drawing Board After Junta Body Votes No
BANGKOK — Thailand’s military government is set to restart the process of writing a new constitution after its first draft was rejected by a junta-appointed body today.
Thailand's Reform Council Rejects New Constitution
BANGKOK (DPA) - Thailand's junta-appointed reform council rejected a new draft constitution Sunday, putting the next general election on hold until 2017 at the earliest.
Junta Nixes Redshirt News Conference
BANGKOK — The event and place were to be the same but the hosts different.
Critic’s Passport Revoked as Junta Reaffirms Ban on Criticism
BANGKOK — The chairman of Thailand’s military junta said the passport was revoked of a prominent anti-coup critic because of his criticism of the regime and warns that other dissidents may face the same fate.
Charter Referendum Doomed to Failure by 'Mistake'
BANGKOK — Three days before the draft of the junta’s constitution takes its first step toward a public vote, a serious defect has been found in the rules for how it will be approved by the public.
Junta Mulls Granting Redshirts Forum Granted to Opponents
BANGKOK — The ruling military junta is considering whether to allow Redshirt leaders to hold a news conference to announce their stance on Thailand’s proposed constitution charter after one was held yesterday by a political archrival.
