Soldiers Stop & Search Yingluck's Convoy in Chiang Mai
CHIANG MAI — Army officers stopped and searched cars traveling in former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's convoy through the northern province of Chiang Mai today.
Prayuth Spared From Pricey Microphone Investigation
BANGKOK — Thailand’s anti-corruption agency has spared junta chairman and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha from its inquiry into the government's 67.9 million baht purchase of unusually expensive microphones and other equipment last year.
Activist’s Mom Catapulted into Political Fame and Fray
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Being the mother of a prominent student activist is tough. You get calls from the junta uses carrots and sticks to ask about his whereabouts, you get summoned, and when those tactics don’t work, you’re accused of being paid off by some politician or another.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Being the mother of a prominent student activist is tough. You get calls from the junta uses carrots and sticks to ask about his whereabouts, you get summoned, and when those tactics don’t work, you’re accused of being paid off by some politician or another.
Govt Hints ‘No’ Vote Could Restart Charter Process Third Time
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — A deputy prime minister yesterday played down the possibility of recycling a previous constitution in part or full should the public reject the junta-backed charter.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — A deputy prime minister yesterday played down the possibility of recycling a previous constitution in part or full should the public reject the junta-backed charter.
Redshirts Gearing Up For Thaksin Birthday Celebration
(25 July) The Redshirts leadership is planning major events celebrating 64th birthday anniversary of the former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra this weekend.
Japanese Senior Police 'Concerned' By Amnesty Plan
(5 November) A high ranking Japanese officer has expressed his concern that the ?amnesty-for-all? proposed by Pheu Thai Party might stall the investigation into the death of the Japanese reporter killed in 2010 crackdown.
Education Ministry Releases Prayuth's Wisdom Poem
BANGKOK — Thai students are now required to memorise the "Twelve Values" bestowed by junta leader and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha in a new poem released by the Ministry of Education.
Scotland Trip For Work, Not Sightseeing, EC Insists
BANGKOK — The secretary-general of Thailand's Election Commission has defended the group's ten-day trip to Scotland, calling it an opportunity for officials to learn how to "improve the election procedure" in Thailand.
PM Granted Audience With HM King, Ending Wild Rumours
BANGKOK - Prime Minister and military junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha was granted an audience by His Majesty the King over the weekend, after the palace initially announced the monarch was not "ready" for the meeting.
Thai Constitution Drafters Pave Way For Unelected PM
BANGKOK - Thailand's junta-appointed Constitutional Drafting Committee (CDC) has announced that the new charter will not require the Prime Minister to be an elected member of parliament.
