Red & Yellow Politicians 'Invited' to Discuss Junta's Reforms
BANGKOK — Politicians from Thailand's two rival political camps have been asked by the military junta to attend a forum on its national reform efforts this Friday.
Rohingya Crisis Tests ASEAN's Patience
BANGKOK (DPA) — When Myanmar began a gradual reintegration into the international community in 2011, after decades of isolation under a military regime, some saw it as a reward for the patience of the regional grouping called ASEAN.
Royal Assistant to Former Princess Sent to Remand Prison
BANGKOK — After spending a week in custody at an army barrack, a close aide to the Thai Crown Prince's third ex-wife has been sent to prison to await trial on charges of insulting the monarchy.
Thai Govt Considers Invoking Emergency Powers to Prevent Street Racing
BANGKOK – Thailand's military leader is considering invoking his emergency powers to pass an order that would allow authorities to arrest teenagers who are preparing to illegally race motorcycles on the streets.
Cops Hunting Down Counter-Coup Rumormongers
BANGKOK — Thai police say they are tracking down whoever is behind a rumor about an impending counter-coup against the military junta that seized power from an elected government one year ago.
Lese Majeste Discussion Blocked by Junta: FCCT
BANGKOK — Thailand's Foreign Correspondents' Club has cancelled a discussion on the Kingdom’s draconian lese majeste law after police delivered a verbal order from the ruling military junta.
Disgraced Palace Official Faces Death Penalty, Police Say
BANGKOK — A senior police commander confirmed that the assistant to ex-princess Srirasmi, a former wife of Thailand's Crown Prince, is facing the death penalty for allegedly abusing his royal rank for personal gain.
Thai Junta Dismisses Counter-Coup Rumor
BANGKOK — Thailand's ruling military junta has dismissed a rumor circulating among supporters of the Redshirt movement about an impending counter-coup.
Former Assistant of Fallen Thai Princess Confesses to Defaming Monarchy
BANGKOK — A close aide to the former wife of Thailand's Crown Prince has confessed to abusing his royal ties to secure top positions in state agencies.
Four Thais Freed After Caught With Gun at Pakistani Airport; One Still Detained
UPDATE: 5 Thai Students Still Under Pakistani Custody, Govt Says
BANGKOK — Pakistani authorities have released four of the five Thai students who were arrested...
