Buddhist Groups Condemn Murder of Monk in Deep South
PATTANI — A Buddhist monk and a soldier were killed in a bomb attack in Thailand's southern border province of Pattani yesterday morning.
Hardline Royalist Nominated to be Human Rights Commissioner
BANGKOK — An ultra-royalist who has campaigned in support of Thailand's severe royal defamation law has been named a candidate for the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).
Junta Says Yingluck Free to Attend Brother's Birthday Abroad
BANGKOK — Thailand's ruling military junta has dismissed claims that former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has been barred from attending the birthday of her brother Thaksin Shinawatra, another former PM who is currently living in a self-imposed exile to avoid a corruption conviction.
Thai Govt Asks Japan to Reconsider Housing Exiled Academic
BANGKOK — A minister of Thailand's military government said he has asked the Japanese ambassador to "reconsider" whether it is appropriate for Japan to shelter an academic accused of insulting the Thai monarchy, a crime known as lese majeste.
Thai Junta Govt to Stay Until 2017: Official
BANGKOK — Thailand will not see an elected government until early 2017, according to the deputy chairman of the junta’s interim parliament, the National Legislative Assembly (NLA).
Ex-Separatist Leader Pledges to Help Thai Govt Fight Southern Rebellion
PATTANI — A former separatist leader recently freed from prison has vowed to assist the Thai government's effort to quell the secessionist movement in Thailand's southern border provinces.
Former Separatist Leader Freed From Prison on Eid
YALA — A former Muslim insurgent leader was released from prison today on the final day of Ramadan after receiving a pardon from Thai authorities.
No Change to Charter Referendum Date, Official Confirms
BANGKOK — Thailand's Election Commission has assured the public that the referendum for the new constitution will still be held on 10 January 2016, despite a recent extension of the charter drafting period.
Court Deems Former Govt's Censorship of Yellowshirt TV Legal
BANGKOK — A court in Bangkok has ruled that the previous government was authorized to censor a Yellowshirt-affiliated television show that accused Redshirts of plotting to overthrow the Thai monarchy.
No Change to Charter Referendum Date, Official Confirms
BANGKOK - Thailand's Election Commission has assured the public that the referendum for the new constitution will still be held on 10 January 2016, despite a recent extension of the charter drafting period.
