Martial Law Lifted in Thailand
BANGKOK (DPA) - Thailand's military government lifted martial law in a televised address to the nation Wednesday night, after receiving a royal endorsement to do so.
New Charter to Feature Gender Quota for MP Candidates
BANGKOK – The drafters of the new constitution have approved the first gender quota in Thai history, requiring one third of political party list candidates be women.
Govt Officials to Help Prayuth With Press Briefings
BANGKOK — Thai government officials will host new detailed press briefings every week to ensure that reporters "accurately" cover the government's works, junta chairman Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha said today.
Junta Clarifies Scope of Article 44’s Sweeping Power
BANGKOK — The broad powers granted to Thai junta chairman Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha under Article 44 of the interim charter will be used to swiftly solve national problems without violating human rights, government officials say.
Thailand's Military Government to Lift Martial Law
BANGKOK (DPA) — Thailand moved to lift martial law Tuesday, with the premier saying he would instead start using the sweeping executive powers granted by the interim constitution.
Redshirt TV Channels Suspended For 'Inciting Unrest'
BANGKOK — Two satellite TV channels operated by Redshirt organizations have been suspended from the air for seven days for allegedly "inciting unrest" against the military junta.
Trust Prayuth with Article 44, Thai Govt Says
BANGKOK — Although the plan to replace martial law with Article 44 of the interim constitution has been widely condemned by legal experts and rights advocates in Thailand, members of the military government publicly defended the proposal today, urging the public to trust that Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha will judiciously exercise the Article’s broad powers.
Prayuth Answers Questions About Article 44 [Transcript]
BANGKOK — Thai junta chairman Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha says he is considering replacing martial law with Article 44 of the interim constitution, but has refused to provide any details about if and when this transition will occur.
Mounting Criticism as Prayuth Mulls Invoking 'Dictatorial' Power
BANGKOK – Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha’s proposal to replace martial law with Article 44 of the interim constitution, which grants him unrestrained power to intervene in national affairs, has been met with a tide of criticism from voices across the political spectrum.
Prayuth Answers Questions About Article 44 [Transcript]
BANGKOK — Thai junta chairman Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha says he is considering replacing martial law with Article 44 of the interim constitution, but has refused to provide any details about if and when this transition will occur.
