Destiny of New Constitution Written In The Stars, Drafter Says
BANGKOK — According to the chairman of Thailand's Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC), the success of the country's new charter has been portended in the stars.
Junta 'Will Not Tolerate' Impeachment Protests
BANGKOK – Thailand’s military junta has stressed that it will not allow any political protests over the possible impeachment of former politicians allied to the deposed government.
Redshirt Leader Decries Military 'Surveillance'
PHAYAO – A well-known Redshirt activist based in the northern province of Phayao claims he has been subject to intrusive "surveillance" by Thailand’s military regime.
Thai Junta Leader Leaves For China, Myanmar
BANGKOK – Thailand’s military ruler is set to attend two major international forums in China and Myanmar this week, which Thai officials hope will improve Thailand's standing in the world.
Historic Constitution Monument Torn Down In Buriram
BURIRAM — Thai authorities have taken a wrecking ball to a historic constitution monument in Northeastern Thailand, several months after the country’s actual constitution was dissolved following a military coup in May.
Historic Constitution Monument Torn Down In Buriram
BURIRAM — Thai authorities have taken a wrecking ball to a historic constitution monument in Northeastern Thailand, several months after the country’s actual constitution was dissolved following a military coup in May.
Junta-Appointed Parliament Accepts Impeachment Cases
BANGKOK - The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) has voted to consider the impeachment of two former politicians for their attempt to amend the 2007 Constitution to make it more democratic.
Junta Member Downplays Ties To 'Happiness Fair' Contractor
BANGKOK — Thailand’s Minister of Interior Affairs has downplayed his financial ties to the company that was contracted by authorities to organise several PR events for the military junta earlier this year.
Junta Leader Chides Newspapers' Use of Dramatic Headlines
BANGKOK — The Prime Minister and chairman of Thailand’s military junta has asked newspapers not to describe him with dramatic or "negative" language, a government spokesperson says.
Thai Govt Promises 'Colour-Blind Constitution'
BANGKOK – Thailand’s military government has promised that the new charter will not support any of the country’s political factions, despite the conservative leaning of the 36 people appointed to the drafting committee this week.
