Representation of Women in Junta’s Gov’t Hits New Low
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.
Thaksin 'Not Responsible' For Return to Thailand in 2016 Prediction
BANGKOK — Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s son has denied media reports that his father handed out books titled “Thaksin Will Return in 2016" at his birthday party in France.
Red Activists Honour Poet's Murder
BANGKOK — Redshirt supporters gathered in a temple in Bangkok today to mark the 100th day after a prominent Redshirt poet and activist was murdered.
Thai Police Chief Proposes Conscripted Riot Police
BANGKOK — Thailand's top police chief has proposed drafting 10,000 civilians to serve as riot police.
Democrat Urges Investigation Of Pheu Thai Clocks, Amulets
BANGKOK — A prominent member of Thailand’s Democrat Party has urged authorities to investigate the former ruling Pheu Thai Party over purchases of expensive amulets and digital clocks.
Cambodia 'Understands Thai Coup'
BANGKOK — The Cambodian government "understands" why the Thai military needed to stage a coup against the elected government last month, Thai officials say.
Burmese in Chiang Mai Fear Uncertain Future Under Junta Rule
By David Hopkins
Thai Junta Leader Expects Interim Legislature by Mid-August
BANGKOK (DPA) — The chief of Thailand's military government said Monday he expected an interim parliament to be in place by mid-August.
Suthep Files Complaint Postponing 2010 Crackdown Trial
BANGKOK — Former politician Suthep Thaugsuban filed a legal complaint today that pushed back the trial over his authorisation of the military crackdown on Redshirt protesters in 2010.
Junta Reprimands Muslim Leader For Pro-Gaza Rally in Bangkok
BANGKOK – Thailand’s military junta has summoned a Shiite imam for violating the ban on public protests by organizing a pro-Palestine rally in Bangkok last Friday.
