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Junta's Lawmakers Advised to Fire Relatives

BANGKOK — The deputy chairman of the junta-appointed National Legislative Assembly (NLA) has advised lawmakers to fire any relatives hired to work as personal aides.

Activists Defy Junta’s Charges, Announce 4-Day Election Protest

BANGKOK — Pro-democracy activists on Saturday pledged to stage the most prolonged public protest in recent years to demand an election by November.

House Speaker Proposes Booting Armed Forces Out of Senate

BANGKOK — A proposal by House Speaker Chuan Leekpai to rid the upper house of military commanders was met with support and dissent on Thursday.

New Party Wants to Discard Old Politics, But Can It Win Elections?

BANGKOK — With a craft brewer, disability activist, freelance translator and filmmaker as founders, the leaders of the Future Forward Party may look more like a great line up for a TED talk.
A crowd of mostly Redshirt supporters gathers Saturday evening at Ratchaprasong Intersection in Bangkok to hold a vigil for those killed in a 2010 military crackdown.

Police Surround Site of Vigil For Those Killed in 2010 Crackdown

BANGKOK — Some 200 Redshirts gathered at Ratchaprasong Intersection on Saturday to mark the end of a military crackdown in which nearly 100 people died eight years ago.

Opposition Wants Junta to Explain How Senators Were Chosen

BANGKOK — Opposition politicians said Wednesday they plan to file a motion urging the House Speaker to scrutinize the criteria used by the junta to select the 250 senators.

Cambodian Opposition Leader Denied Entry To Thailand

BANGKOK - Thai immigration police yesterday turned away Sam Rainsy, leader of the Cambodian opposition party, as he arrived in the country to attend his book launch event.

Military To Send More Guns, Volunteers To Restive South

BANGKOK — Thailand's military is seeking to increase the number of guns and armed volunteers in the southern border provinces, where Islamic insurgents have been waging a bloody separatist campaign for the past decade.
Monday night at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand.

Under Pressure, FCCT Cancels Discussion of War Crimes in Myanmar

A discussion of whether key figures in Myanmar's military should face justice for the genocide of the Rohingya was canceled at the last minute Monday evening under pressure from Thai authorities.

Junta: No Plan to Remove Embattled Bangkok Governor

By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter

BANGKOK — Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha will not remove Bangkok Gov. Sukhumbhand Paribatra from office any time soon, his deputy said Friday.

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