Army Dismisses Socialite's Military-Themed Birthday Party
BANGKOK — The Thai junta will not investigate the military-themed birthday party of a former Democrat Party spokesperson in 2013, as the attendees wore uniforms in the spirit of fun, a junta spokesperson said today.
Thai Junta Passes on Talks With Thaksin
BANGKOK — Thailand’s military leaders have shot down a proposal to talk with former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who they said can only contribute to the reform effort by returning to Thailand and facing the judicial process.
Royal Forgery: Redshirt Suspect Granted Bail
BANGKOK — The 25-year-old man accused of circulating a forged royal statement was released on bail today, a freedom rarely granted to those charged with defaming the Thai monarchy.
Education Officials Reverse Policy to Approve Condom Sales in Schools
BANGKOK — Thai educational officials have reportedly changed tack and decided to approve a plan that would install condom vending machines in secondary schools.
Thai Security Force Breaks Up Pro-Election Rally
BANGKOK - Four activists, including a university student, have been arrested and reportedly charged with violating the junta's ban on protests for organizing a pro-democracy rally in Bangkok today.
NACC Threatened With Lawsuit for Delay in 2010 Crackdown Case
BANGKOK — The brother of a volunteer medic killed in the 2010 crackdown on Redshirt protesters has vowed to file a lawsuit against Thailand’s national anti-graft agency for its slow progress in prosecuting those responsible for the violence.
Royal Forgery: Law Professor Calls Lese Majeste 'Discriminatory'
BANGKOK — A law professor has accused Thai authorities of applying a "double standard" to suspects accused of defaming the monarchy, a crime punishable by up to 15 years in prison under Thailand’s draconian lese majeste law.
Thai Court Accepts Crackdown Lawsuit Against Former PM
BANGKOK — The Supreme Court has accepted a lawsuit against former Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat and his deputies for ordering a crackdown on the Yellowshirt protesters in 2008.
Thai Junta to Diplomats: Lese Majeste is 'Cultural Offense'
BANGKOK — A spokesperson for Thailand's military junta explained to a group of foreign dignitaries today that the Kingdom's lese majeste law is needed to protect the "feelings" of the Thai people.
Yingluck's Lawyer Urges Junta to Stop Intimidating Her
BANGKOK — Former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's lawyer has asked the Thai military to stop trailing the former leader, which he called an infringement of her rights to privacy and freedom of movement.
