Sister of Former Princess Convicted of Forest Encroachment
BANGKOK — The sister of former Princess Srirasmi Suwadee has been sentenced to 1.5 years in prison for encroaching on public land in Ratchaburi province.
Channel 3 Suspends News Anchor Over Royal Mistake
BANGKOK – A state-owned TV station has suspended the news anchor who misidentified a member of the Thai Royal Family on the air yesterday, according to the sec-gen of Thailand's top media regulatory board.
Activist Urges Investigation of ‘Nepotism’ in Junta’s Legislature
BANGKOK – An anti-corruption activist has called for a legal investigation into the junta-appointed lawmakers who used the state budget to employ relatives as personal aides.
'Moral Council' to Police Ethics of Post-Coup Politicians
BANGKOK — The Thai junta's national reform body has approved the first draft of a bill that would create a National Assembly of Morality tasked with investigating the "ethical behavior" of politicians.
Debate Over Women's Empowerment Behind Charter Drafter's Resignation
BANGKOK – One of four women appointed to Thailand's Constitutional Drafting Committee (CDC) says she resigned this week because of the committee's lack of commitment to addressing gender imbalances in politics.
Channel 3 Investigated for Misidentifying Crown Prince’s Ex-Wife
BANGKOK – Thailand's top media regulatory board has launched an investigation into a state-owned TV station after one of its anchors misidentified a member of the Royal Thai Family in a news program.
CDC Chairman Considers Suing Matichon Over 'Misleading' Reports
BANGKOK – The chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) said he is considering filing a lawsuit against Matichon newspaper for two "misleading"news reports.
Thai Red Cross Calls for Blood Donations, Stresses Political Impartiality
BANGKOK — The Red Cross Society of Thailand has issued an urgent appeal for blood donations, and insisted that the organization is not affiliated with any political groups in Thailand.
Prayuth Threatens to Summon TV Hosts 'For Discussion'
BANGKOK — Junta chairman and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha warned last night that any news anchors or talking heads who present opposing views about his government on television may be summoned for discussion.
Thai Government Defends Hiring Relatives
BANGKOK — Top officials in Thailand’s military government have defended using the state budget to employ relatives, after it emerged that fifty-seven members of the junta’s legislature have hired family members as personal aides.
