Thai Human Rights Commission Slated For ‘Downgrading’
BANGKOK - A major international human rights body has flagged Thailand's national human rights commission for a "downgrading," citing its questionable role in tackling civil rights issues.
Prayuth Invites Thais to Pray on New Year Day
BANGKOK - Thai junta leader and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has encouraged Thais to pray on the New Year Day and practice his teachings.
Thai Govt Aims To Shut Down Anti-Monarchy Sites 'In 30 Seconds'
BANGKOK - The Thai government has authorised internet providers in Thailand to shut down any websites deemed critical of the monarchy "in 30 seconds" without seeking approval from any authority.
HM King Re-Emerges After Months Of Illness
BANGKOK - His Majesty the King has re-emerged in public for the first time today since he was admitted to Sriraj Hospital in Bangkok in October.
Thai King's Chief Adviser Praises 2014 Coup
BANGKOK — The top adviser to His Majesty the King has praised the 2014 military coup as a necessary intervention that saved Thailand from descending into chaos.
Thai Defence Minister Repeats Threat To Shut Down Media
BANGKOK - A member of Thailand's ruling military junta has warned of shutting down media agencies that do not comply with the junta's mission of "national reconciliation."
Accusing Thaksin of Republicanism Not A Crime, Court Rules
BANGKOK - The court has dismissed a libel charge against a Yellowshirt activist who accused former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra of harbouring an anti-monarchy attitude, ruling that the activist simply wanted to "defend the monarchy."
Thai Constitution Drafters Pave Way For Unelected PM
BANGKOK - Thailand's junta-appointed Constitutional Drafting Committee (CDC) has announced that the new charter will not require the Prime Minister to be an elected member of parliament.
Historian Summoned Over 'Elephant Battle' Lese Majeste Charge
BANGKOK - A Thai historian has been summoned by police for organising an academic forum that allegedly insulted two dead Thai kings.
Court Affirms Redshirt Leader's Jail Term For 2009 Riot Remark
BANGKOK - The Supreme Court has affirmed a suspended jail sentence for a Redshirt leader who wrongly accused a military officer of assaulting a Redshirt demonstrator during the 2009 political unrest.
