Students Defy Martial Law with Political Football Parade
BANGKOK — Thammasat University students in Bangkok used an annual pre-football match parade to ridicule and criticize Thailand's military junta despite security officers' attempts to block the event.
Former Pheu Thai MP Held Incommunicado by Army for 3 Days
BANGKOK — A former Pheu Thai Party MP has been held in an army camp and denied communication with the outside world for three days, a military officer confirmed.
Football Parade Organizers Rebuff Army's Censorship Request
BANGKOK — Organizers of Thammasat University's annual football parade have snubbed the Thai army's request to cancel the parade because of its political nature.
Chinese Defense Minister Praises Thai Coup
BANGKOK — A senior Chinese minister reportedly praised the May 2014 military coup in Thailand and vowed to strengthen ties between the two countries during his state visit in Bangkok today.
Fake Royal Document: Suspect Denied Access to Lawyer
BANGKOK — The Thai military has reportedly denied legal counsel to a Redshirt activist who was arrested for spreading a fake royal statement, citing powers granted to the military under martial law.
Deep South Banners Decry 'Siamese Colonization'
PATTANI — Police say secessionist insurgents in southern Thailand have hung several banners accusing Thai authorities of human rights violations.
Red Activist 'Only Forwarded' Fake Royal Document
BANGKOK — The 25-year-old arrested in connection with a forged royal statement was one of the first people to forward the document on social media, police say.
Families of 2010 Crackdown Victims Demand Progress From NACC
BANGKOK — Family members of victims killed in the 2010 crackdown on Redshirt demonstrators have submitted a letter of protest to Thailand’s anti-graft agency for failing to take legal action against those responsible for the military operation.
Thai Musician Arrested For Allegedly Forging Royal Statement
BANGKOK — Police say they have arrested a 25-year-old Thai musician who allegedly forged a statement that purported to be issued by His Majesty the King on Monday night.
Activists Condemn Junta’s Dissolution of Human Rights Commission
BANGKOK – Human rights activists are urging Thailand’s military government to scrap a plan that would merge the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Ombudsman’s Office under the next constitution.
