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.
Yingluck Discusses 'Unfair' Impeachment with Top US Diplomat
BANGKOK — Former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra met with a top official from the US State Department today to discuss the political situation in Thailand and her recent impeachment, a ruling she says was politically motivated and unjust.
Prayuth Shrugs Off 'Snub' By US Diplomat
BANGKOK — Thai junta leader and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha says he understands why US diplomats are reluctant to meet with him in person.
Thai Anti-Graft Agency Stalls Over 'Pricey Microphones' Inquiry
BANGKOK - Thailand's national anti-graft agency says it needs more evidence to determine whether the military government's purchase of pricey microphones involved corruption.
Pheu Thai Bets on Junta's Amnesty For Yingluck
BANGKOK — A top legal adviser to the Pheu Thai Party says he hopes the military junta will grant amnesty to former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and dissolve the impeachment verdict handed down to her yesterday.
Thai Royalists Stage Protest at New Zealand Embassy
BANGKOK — Dozens of Thai royalists defied the junta's ban on protests to stage a rally in front of the New Zealand Embassy in Bangkok yesterday, demanding NZ authorities extradite an alleged anti-monarchist back to Thailand.
Yingluck Denounces Impeachment in Facebook Post
BANGKOK — Former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has insisted on her innocence following the junta-appointed parliament's decision to impeach her this morning, posting a statement on Facebook after the military forced her staff to cancel a formal press conference.
Full English Text of Yingluck's Post-Impeachment Statement
A Khaosod English translation of the statement posted by former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on her official Facebook account this afternoon.
Junta's Legislature Votes Overwhelmingly to Impeach Former PM Yingluck
BANGKOK — Former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has been impeached by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), a body whose members were handpicked by the Thai military junta after the 22 May 2014 coup that ousted Yingluck’s elected government.
Thai Ex-Premier Faces Criminal Charges Ahead of Impeachment Decision
By Cod Satrusayang
