Lese Majeste Criminal, Not Political: Thai Govt
BANGKOK — In an effort to extradite lese majeste suspects living abroad, Thailand’s military government will inform foreign ambassadors that insulting the monarchy is a criminal offense, not a political one.
Thai Court Dismisses Treason Charge Against Junta Leader
BANGKOK – Thailand’s criminal court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by four activists who accused junta chairman Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha of high treason for staging a coup d'etat against an elected government one year ago.
Thai Army Chief Files Lese Majeste Against Thaksin
BANGKOK — The commander of the Thai Army has charged former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra with lese majeste for allegedly defaming the monarchy in a recent interview with a foreign news agency.
Myanmar Rejects "Finger-Pointing" at Migration Crisis Conference
BANGKOK (DPA) — Myanmar hit back at its critics at a regional conference on South-East Asia's migration crisis Friday, after diplomats called for Yangon to address the root causes of the problem.
17 Countries Attend Migrant Crisis Conference in Bangkok
BANGKOK (DPA) — Diplomats and officials from 17 countries gathered in Bangkok Friday to discuss the ongoing crisis concerning Rohingya migrants.
Thai Junta Leader 'Inspired' by Abraham Lincoln
BANGKOK — Thailand's military leader told reporters over lunch today that he felt inspired by Abraham Lincoln after watching a Hollywood film about the American president.
Soldiers Disrupt Pheu Thai's Legal Defense Meetings
ROI ET — Soldiers have disrupted two meetings organized by Pheu Thai politicians who were gathering in northeastern Thailand this week to discuss their legal defense for a pending impeachment trial.
Yellowshirt Leaders Convicted for 2008 Govt House Occupation
BANGKOK — Six former leaders of the Yellowshirt movement were sentenced to two years in jail today for occupying Bangkok's Government House for nearly four months during a protest in 2008.
Anti-Coup Students Describe 'Police Abuse' to Rights Commission
BANGKOK – Thailand’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) listened to testimony from student activists who say they were abused by security officers who forcefully broke up their anti-coup protest last week.
Thai Govt Revokes Thaksin's Passports, Citing 'Damaging' Interview
BANGKOK — Thailand's military government has revoked two passports held by former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra due to "damaging" remarks he made in an interview with a South Korean media agency last week.
