Martial Court Denies Alleged Torture Victim Bail
BANGKOK — A Thai military court has denied bail to a terror suspect who said he was tortured in military custody earlier this month.
Thai Govt Seeking Extradition of 30 Lese Majeste Suspects
BANGKOK – Thailand’s military government is seeking the extradition of 30 Thais living abroad who have been charged with defaming the monarchy, a crime punishable by up to 15 years in prison in Thailand.
Junta Leader Blames Thai Crisis on ‘Too Much Democracy’
BANGKOK — The protracted political crisis that has rocked Thailand for the past decade is the result of "too much democracy," says Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha, the retired army chief who seized power from an elected government in a military coup last May.
Thai Junta Leader Grieves for Death of Lee Kuan Yew
BANGKOK – Thai junta chairman and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has sent his condolences to Singapore over the death of the country's founding Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew, who died early this morning at the age of 91.
Thai Junta Asks Human Rights Watch to 'Look at the Big Picture'
BANGKOK – A junta spokesperson has asked the international watchdog Human Rights Watch to look beyond human rights violations in Thailand and take stock of the junta’s overarching mission instead.
Former Pheu Thai MP Urges Junta to Resurrect Blanket Amnesty
BANGKOK — A former Pheu Thai Party lawmaker has urged Thailand's ruling military junta to issue blanket amnesty to anyone convicted of "politically-related" charges over the past decade, a move attempted by the former government that sparked mass protests in 2013.
Army Chief Threatens Legal Action Over Torture Allegation
BANGKOK — The chief of the Royal Thai Army has threatened to take legal action against anyone who accuses the military of torturing four terror suspects arrested earlier this month.
Brothers of Ex-Princess Imprisoned for Defaming Royal Family
BANGKOK — Two brothers and the nephew of the third wife of Thailand’s Crown Prince have been sentenced to five and a half years in prison for insulting the monarchy.
67-Year-Old Man Jailed For Anti-Monarchy Graffiti
BANGKOK — A 67-year-old man was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison for scribbling anti-monarchy graffiti inside the restroom of a Bangkok shopping mall.
Junta Open to Amnesty for Political Prisoners
BANGKOK — A top leader in Thailand's military junta says the regime is open to granting amnesty to political prisoners in Thailand if the move will help bring about reconciliation between the country's divided factions.
