Citing Junta's Ban On Protest, Police Break Up Anti-Dam Rally
BANGKOK — Police blocked a protest in Bangkok against plans to build a controversial dam in northern Thailand today, citing the military junta's ban on all political activities.
Thai Junta's '12 Values' Film To Launch On 6 Dec
BANGKOK — A film depicting Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha’s moral teachings will premier across Thailand this December, officials say.
Southern Separatist Banners Mock 'Happiness' Policy
NARATHIWAT — Police discovered four banners in Narathiwat province this morning that threaten to launch more attacks on Buddhist civilians and state officials in the insurgency-plagued region.
Khon Kaen Redshirt Leader Welcomes Prayuth To Northeast
KHON KAEN — A core Redshirt activist in Khon Kaen province said his supporters will not stage any protests against the upcoming visit by Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha, the leader of the 22 May coup d’etat.
Lese Majeste Facebooker Says She Was Framed
BANGKOK — A 26-year-old Thai woman says that someone broke into her Facebook account to post anti-monarchy comments without her knowledge.
Thai Junta Chairman To Tour Two Redshirt Provinces This Week
BANGKOK — The chairman of Thailand’s military junta is scheduled to visit two northeastern provinces this week that are considered strongholds of the Redshirt movement.
Army Chief Defends Censoring Thai PBS News Show
BANGKOK — Thailand’s army chief has insisted that it was necessary to order a state-owned TV station to drop a talk show that was airing complaints from the public about the 22 May coup.
Bowing To Junta's Pressure, Thai PBS Axes 'Reform' Broadcast
BANGKOK — Thailand’s military junta has reportedly ordered a publicly funded TV station to drop a talk show that discussed dissatisfaction with the 22 May coup.
Suthep Bestows Decoration On Top Surat Thani Cop
SURAT THANI – The deputy commander of the Surat Thani police force has reportedly admitted to receiving a police decoration from the leader of the former anti-government movement, Suthep Thaugsuban.
Junta Leader Explains Thai Coup To UN Sec-Gen
BANGKOK - Thailand's military leader has asked the secretary general of United Nations to "understand" that dire circumstances drove him to stage a coup against the elected government six months ago.
