Army Chief Promises Partial Troop Withdrawal From Deep South
BANGKOK — The commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Army has pledged to begin withdrawing some troops from Thailand’s insurgency-plagued south in April 2015.
New Charter to Allow Unelected Prime Minister
BANGKOK — Thailand's next constitution will allow for an unelected Prime Minister to take control in the event of a political crisis, drafters of the charter said yesterday.
Thammasat Students Protest Dismissal of Exiled Professor
BANGKOK — Several dozen students and lecturers staged protests on Thursday denouncing Thammasat University's recent decision to fire history professor Somsak Jeamteerasakul, a prominent critic of the Thai monarchy who is currently living in exile.
Junta's Lawmakers Approve Bill to Restrict Rallies
BANGKOK – The Thai junta’s rubber-stamp parliament has unanimously approved the first draft of a bill that would restrict political demonstrations in Thailand.
Prayuth Willing to Testify on 2010 Crackdown
BANGKOK — Junta chairman and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said he is willing to provide testimony to Thailand’s anti-graft agency about his role as a top army commander in the 2010 military crackdown on Redshirt protesters.
Junta's Charter Drafter Clarifies 'Unelected' Senate
BANGKOK — The chairman of the junta-appointed Constitution Drafting Committee has urged the media to stop describing the next Senate as "unelected" and use the term "indirectly elected" instead.
Junta Accuses Exiled Historian of 'Distorting Facts' About Lese Majeste
BANGKOK — Thailand's ruling military junta has accused a prominent critic of the monarchy of falsely framing his lese majeste charges as an act of harassment.
Thammasat University Expels Monarchy Critic Living in Exile
BANGKOK — A well-known history professor and outspoken critic of the Thai monarchy living in exile has been formally fired by Thammasat University for his absence.
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.
Former PM to Face Impeachment for 2010 Crackdown
BANGKOK – Thailand’s national anti-graft agency has begun impeachment procedures against former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and his deputy Suthep Thaugsuban for authorizing a military crackdown on Redshirt protesters in 2010 that left over 90 people dead.
