Politics

BANGKOK — Sondhi Limthongkul, the founder of the “Yellowshirt” political movement that campaigned against government corruption, was convicted of fraud and falsifying loan documents today.

BANGKOK — Former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra may ask the military junta for permission to extend her stay abroad, a top military officer said.

BANGKOK — His Majesty the King will return to Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok today for an annual health checkup, the Bureau of Royal Household said in a statement.

BANGKOK — A German photojournalist who was assaulted by anti-government protesters last year has urged police to step up the investigation against his attackers.

BANGKOK - Military junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha appointed his brother as lawmaker in the provisional parliament; now his brother may vote Gen. Prayuth as the new Prime Minister.

BANGKOK - The junta-appointed National Legislative Assembly is set to officially open this Thursday.

BANGKOK - The state media regulator has fined Thai PBS channel for broadcasting discussion about Thai monarchy, a taboo subject in Thailand.

BANGKOK — The Redshirt activist who was held in military detention for more than three weeks has reportedly fled the country and vowed to expose the true story of her detention.

BANGKOK — Police have arrested a Redshirt supporter allegedly responsible for launching grenades at anti-government protesters earlier this year.

BANGKOK — Ninety-four percent of the national legislators appointed by Thailand’s military junta last night are men, setting a new low for the representation of women in Thai politics in over a decade.