Thai Junta Renews Summons Orders to Quash Criticism
BANGKOK — Thailand's ruling military junta has summoned a new round of prominent Pheu Thai politicians for "attitude readjustment" after they publicly criticized the political situation in Thailand.
NGO Declares Thailand Not Free; Thai Govt Disagrees
BANGKOK — Thailand's military government has disputed an international watchdog's decision to downgrade Thailand in an annual report on freedom around the globe released today.
Thai Junta Cancels NGO Media Freedom Event
BANGKOK (DPA) — Thailand's military government cancelled an event on media freedom by a German non-governmental organization due to "sensitive" content, a representative from the group said Thursday.
Chairman of Thai Junta's Parliament Slams US 'Interference'
BANGKOK — The chairman of Thailand's interim parliament has accused the United States government of "interfering" in Thai politics by calling on the ruling junta to lift martial law and abolish all restrictions on civil rights.
'What Would America Do?' Thai Junta Asks US Envoy
BANGKOK — Thailand's military junta has denounced a speech made by a senior United States official that criticized the ongoing suppression of human rights in Thailand.
Thai Military Govt Summons US Diplomat After "Disappointing Speech"
BANGKOK — Thailand’s military government has summoned the head of the United States Embassy after a senior US official criticized the junta's use of martial law and called for a return to democratic rule in Thailand.
Yingluck's Lawyer Summoned By Military For 'Attitude Adjustment'
BANGKOK — The top legal adviser to former PM Yingluck Shinawatra was summoned by the military for "attitude readjustment" today after he publicly criticized her impeachment last Friday.
Suphan Buri Police Commander Booted After Ordering Cops to Visit Former PM
SUPHAN BURI — The police commander of Suphan Buri province has been transferred two days after he ordered a group of newly appointed police officers in the area to pay respect to an influential former Prime Minister.
Former Thai Premier's Son Cautioned by Military
BANGKOK (DPA) — The Thai army Monday warned the son of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra to be careful for comments he posted on social media after the impeachment of his aunt, another ex prime minister, last week, local media reported.
In Meeting With US Diplomats, Democrats Blame Thai Crisis on Corruption
BANGKOK – In a meeting with top US diplomats today, the leaders of Thailand's Democrat Party faulted the previous government's "abuse of power" for the political crisis that led to the military coup in 2014.
