Junta Bars Pheu Thai Politician From Leaving Country
BANGKOK — A top leader of the Pheu Thai Party said the ruling military junta has denied his application for an overseas trip.
Redshirt TV Channel Secures Reprieve From Blackout Order
BANGKOK – Bangkok's central administrative court has permitted a Redshirt-run television station to return to the air while the court deliberates on whether a stage agency's order to shut down the channel was lawful.
Deep South Banners Denounce Thailand's 'Lies to International Community'
SONGKHLA – More than a dozen banners were discovered across Thailand’s insurgent-torn south this morning, bearing Thai and Malay text that accused Thai authorities of lying to the international community.
New Public Gathering Law Won't Affect 'Innocent' Protests, Prayuth Says
BANGKOK — Thailand's military leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha has assured the public that a new law restricting political gatherings won't affect any "innocent" or peaceful protests.
112 Emergency Number Dropped to Avoid Confusion with Lese Majeste
BANGKOK — Thailand's military government has chosen 911 as the country's new emergency service number, instead of the alternative 112, which was dropped because of its connection to the draconian law that outlaws criticism of the Thai monarchy.
Deep South Bombing Spree Continues, Killing One Ranger
NARATHIWAT — A paramilitary ranger was killed and six more rangers were severely injured by a bomb in southern Thailand’s today, the latest in a spate of attacks that claimed six lives over the weekend.
10 Jailed for Running Anti-Monarchy Broadcasting Network
BANGKOK — A martial court in Bangkok has handed down jail terms to ten alleged members of an anti-monarchy network that produced nearly 400 online video clips criticizing Thailand's royal family.
Thai Minister Asks French Diplomat to Extradite Lese Majeste Suspects
BANGKOK — Thailand's Minister of Justice said he has asked the French ambassador to help extradite Thais charged with insulting the monarchy, a crime punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
Martial Court Approves Bail for Woman Accused of Spreading Prayuth Rumor
BANGKOK — A martial court has reversed its ruling to allow a single mother to be released on bail while she awaits trial for allegedly spreading a rumor about junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha.
Six Dead After Six Bombings in Southern Thailand
BANGKOK (DPA) — Six people died and 13 more were injured in a string of bomb attacks overnight in Thailand's southern provinces, officials said Saturday.
