Thai Govt: Ship of Abandoned Myanmar Migrants Will Not Land in Thailand
BANGKOK — A spokesperson for Thailand's military government said the refugees from Myanmar found by foreign reporters in the Andaman sea today will continue traveling to another country.
Prayuth Rules Out Permanent Shelters for Rohingyas
BANGKOK — Thailand's military leader said the government will not build permanent refugee centers for Rohingyas who have fled ethnic persecution in Myanmar.
Prayuth: Cabinet, Not Junta, Will Decide on Charter Referendum
BANGKOK — Thailand's military ruler said his Cabinet will decide whether to hold a referendum on the new constitution written by a junta-appointed committee.
Democrat Demands New Inquiry Into 2010 Grand Palace Attack
BANGKOK — A Democrat Party politician has demanded the Division of Special Investigation (DSI) launch a fresh investigation into a rocket attack near the Grand Palace in Bangkok in 2010.
Ball in Junta's Court After Charter Drafters Endorse Referendum
BANGKOK — The Constitutional Drafting Committee (CDC) will formally ask the ruling military junta to organize a referendum on the new constitution, a spokesperson said.
Thailand Calls Regional Meeting on Migrant Crisis
BANGKOK (DPA) — Thailand has called for a regional meeting to discuss the thousands of refugees, many from Myanmar's Rohingya minority, found on boats off several countries this week.
Prayuth Declines Invitation to 1992 Uprising Commemoration
BANGKOK — Junta chairman and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has declined an invitation to attend the 23rd anniversary of a pro-democracy uprising in Bangkok.
Thai Government Mulls Opening Refugee Camps for Rohingyas
BANGKOK — Thai junta chairman Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha said the government is "in talks" about potentially opening refugee camps for Rohingyas who have fled ethnic persecution in Myanmar.
Mentally Ill Woman Jailed for Kicking King's Portrait
BANGKOK — A 65-year-old woman has been sentenced to one year in prison for publicly kicking a portrait of His Majesty the King, despite being recognized as mentally unstable by the court.
187 Rescued Refugees to be Prosecuted for Illegal Entry in Thailand
SONGKHLA — Police say 187 migrants who were abandoned by their brokers in Thailand and recently rescued by authorities will be prosecuted on charges of illegal entry into the country.
