Soldiers Order University to Cancel Forum on New Charter, Students Say
BANGKOK — Soldiers reportedly ordered a university in Bangkok to cancel a panel discussion on the new constitution, which will be put to national referendum next January.
Student Activists Face 7 Years in Prison for Pro-Democracy Demonstration
BANGKOK — Fourteen young pro-democracy activists charged with sedition have been imprisoned while they await trial for their recent demonstration against the military junta in Bangkok.
Student Activists Arrested for Anti-Coup March in Bangkok
BANGKOK — Police have arrested the fourteen activists who defied the junta's ban on protests and led a pro-democracy demonstration in Bangkok yesterday.
Thai Junta Says Pro-Democracy Students are Backed by Politicians
BANGKOK — Leaders of Thailand's military junta have accused young pro-democracy activists of receiving backing from established political groups in an effort to discredit the junta and cause "unrest."
Thai Police Block Discussion on Vietnam's Rights Abuses
BANGKOK — Thai authorities widened the scope of their suppression on free speech today by blocking a human rights group's press conference in Bangkok on the persecution of an ethnic minority in Vietnam.
Charter Referendum Set for 10 Jan: Election Commissioner
BANGKOK — The referendum on the Thai junta's new constitution will be held in January 2016, according to an election official.
No Arrests at Pro-Democracy Demonstration in BKK
BANGKOK — In a rare departure from the junta's zero tolerance on political protests, police did not arrest any of the fourteen pro-democracy activists who marched along a historic road in Bangkok today.
Prayuth's Anti-Media Diatribe Continues Unabated [Transcript]
BANGKOK — Thai junta chairman Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha has continued his polemic against reporters, who he accused yesterday of being paid to criticize his government.
Pro-Democracy Activists File Assault Charges Against Police, Soldiers
BANGKOK — Seven pro-democracy activists successfully filed complaints against three security officers who allegedly abused them during a protest last month, following a stand-off with police that lasted for nearly seven hours yesterday.
Counter-Coup Rumor Suspect Charged With Lese Majeste
BANGKOK — A 49-year-old woman arrested for allegedly spreading a rumor about a counter-coup in Thailand is facing an additional charge of insulting the monarchy.
