Redshirt Leaders Vow Response to Suthep Speech
BANGKOK — Leaders of the Redshirt movement said they will test the ruling junta’s impartiality by calling their own news conference in response to one held last week by archrival Suthep Thaugsuban.
Govt Officials React to Suthep's Return to the Spotlight
BANGKOK – Officials from Thailand’s military government have starting responding to calls from former protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban to complete national reforms – “no matter how long it takes” – before returning democracy to Thailand.
Suthep Stresses 'Reforms Before Elections,' Unveils Plans for New Foundation
BANGKOK – The former leader of the anti-government protests that preceded the May 2014 coup reiterated his movement’s rallying cry yesterday, insisting that national reforms be completed before a new election is held, "no matter how long it takes."
Prayuth: Stop Blaming America for TIP Report
BANGKOK — Junta chairman Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha has asked Thais to stop blaming the United States government for awarding Thailand with a low ranking in its annual report on human trafficking around the globe.
Army Chief Asks Suthep to Stay 'In Line' With Junta's Politics Ban
BANGKOK — Thailand's army chief said former protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban is free to pursue personal projects following his recent departure from monkhood, as long as he stays in line with the junta's ban on political activities.
Former Protest Leader Leaves Monkhood, Rules Out Return to Politics
BANGKOK — The former leader of the conservative protest movement that brought about the 2014 coup d'etat left the monkhood today after spending a year at a monastery in southern Thailand.
Thai Govt: US Should Clarify Human Trafficking Rankings
BANGKOK — A Thai government spokesperson said the United States is obligated to explain why it did not upgrade Thailand's ranking in an annual assessment of human trafficking around the globe.
Justice Minister Urges Jailed Pheu Thai Politicians to Apply for Royal Pardon
BANGKOK — Thailand's Justice Minister has advised two Pheu Thai Party politicians who were recently jailed for libel to file for a royal pardon from the Thai King.
Junta Chairman to 'Respect' US Decision in Trafficking Report
BANGKOK — Junta chairman and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said he will accept Thailand's ranking in the United States' annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report, which is scheduled for release tonight.
2 Bars Closed Down Under Junta's Sweeping Booze Ban
PATHUM THANI — Two bars in a northern suburb of Bangkok were the first establishments to be shut down under a new order issued by the military junta that bans selling alcohol within 300 meters of universities and schools throughout the country.
