Police Arrest Reporter Investigating Former Police Chief
BANGKOK — An investigative journalist was arrested Wednesday night while looking to alleged graft linked to the brother of a top junta leader.
Out of Province Charter Voting Registration Ends Today; Only 1% Signs Up
BANGKOK — Organizers of the upcoming referendum, in which millions of Thais would decide whether to accept or reject a new constitution, were dismayed to find that only a fraction of those voters signed up for voting outside their hometowns.
US Expats Mail Votes, Bite Nails, Scream At Each Other
BANGKOK — As American expats send absentee ballots and cross their fingers for their candidate to win, two partisans weigh in on the leading two candidates while a third explains why he’s voting for neither.
Junta Charges Cop Over Yingluck Flight
BANGKOK — The ruling junta filed a criminal charge against a policeman accused of helping former premier Yingluck Shinawatra flee the country in August, an officer said Tuesday.
Activist’s Mother Defamed Monarchy With Her Silence, Police Say
BANGKOK — Patnaree Chankij, the mother of a prominent student activist, never sent a single message insulting the monarchy, police said Friday evening as they denied her release.
Lights, Camera, Junta, Action: Film About Prayuth's Teachings Announced
BANGKOK - Coming soon to theatres near you: the wisdom of Thai junta leader and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha.
Police Charge 'Tortured' Activist With Gunrunning
BANGKOK — Police have accused a Redshirt activist who claims she was tortured during her time in military detention with providing weapons to underground Redshirt militants prior to the military coup.
Royalist Hardliners Were in Denial Over Princess Nomination
BANGKOK — News that a former princess will run in next month’s election certainly caught many by surprise, even hardline defenders of the royal family.
Students to Hold Three-Finger Salute for Record-Breaking 12 Hrs
BANGKOK — A pair of students are attempting to set a record of holding a three-finger salute for 12 hours Monday.
Court Affirms 10-Year Jail Term For Lese Majeste Convict
BANGKOK — A Court of Appeals has upheld the ten year jail sentence handed down to Somyot Prueksakasemsuk, the former editor of a pro-Redshirt magazine who has been accused of insulting the monarchy.
