New Police Chief Ups Hunt For Transgender Anti-Royal Activist
BANGKOK — The newly appointed chief of the Royal Thai Police has renewed an effort to locate and prosecute the fugitive transgender activist who routinely criticises the monarchy on social media.
Ombudsman Petitioned To Remove Prayuth From NCPO
BANGKOK — A Thai activist has filed a complaint to the Office of Ombudsman urging Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha to resign from his position as chairman of the military junta now that he has been selected as the interim government's Prime Minister.
Junta To Retain Martial Law: Spokesperson
BANGKOK — Thailand’s military junta will not revoke nationwide martial law any time soon despite the recent formation of a new semi-civilian government, its spokesperson said today.
Saudi Arabia Recalls Top Diplomat From Bangkok Over Court Ruling
BANGKOK — Diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Thailand have suffered yet another setback with the Saudi Arabian government recalling the country’s top diplomat from its embassy in Bangkok over a controversial court verdict.
Prayuth Chan-ocha: Army Chief, Junta Leader, Prime Minister
BANGKOK — The leader of Thailand's 22 May coup has further consolidated power after a rubber-stamp parliament voted him into the position of Prime Minister this morning.
More Leaflets Attack Pro-Coup Thammasat University Rector
BANGKOK — Student activists launched a fresh effort today to discredit the rector of Thammasat University for his decision to accept a position in the junta-appointed National Legislative Assembly (NLA) earlier this month.
UN Raises Alarm Over Post-Coup Lese Majeste Cases
BANGKOK — The recent arrest of two Thai university students for their involvement in a political play about a fictional monarch has raised the alarm of international human rights groups, including the The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).
Staunch Junta Supporter Appointed Chief of Thai Police
BANGKOK — A police officer known for his strong support of Thailand’s military junta was appointed chief of the Royal Thai Police this morning.
NCPO Chairman Wants More Applicants For Reform Council
BANGKOK — The chairman of Thailand’s military junta says he wants more people to apply for the National Reform Council (NRC), a panel set-up by the junta to carry out widespread "reforms" in post-coup Thailand.
Anti-Graft Agency To Probe 2008 Crackdown on Yellowshirts
BANGKOK — Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is looking to file criminal charges against former Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat for the government crackdown on Yellowshirt demonstrators in 2008, the agency's chairman says.
