New Charter to Include Sweeping Ban on 'Hate Speech'
BANGKOK – Thailand’s next constitution will be the first of Thailand's 19 charters to include an explicit ban on "hate speech," says a spokesperson for the junta-appointed Constitutional Drafting Committee (CDC).
Thai Constitutional Court Offers 'Democracy Course'
BANGKOK — The Thai court known for ousting a string of democratically elected political parties is now offering a course titled "Good Governance For Democracy."
Prayuth Vows to Bring "Smiles" To 2010 Crackdown Site
BANGKOK — Standing a block away from the site of a bloody military crackdown on Redshirt protesters in 2010, junta chairman and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha kicked off last night’s "Thainess" parade in Bangkok with a vow to bring smiles back to the capital city.
91 Percent of Complaints Filed With Junta 'Solved,' Minister Says
BANGKOK — Thailand's military government has "solved" nearly all of the complaints submitted by citizens across the country since the May 2014 coup, a senior official said.
Yingluck's Minister Incensed By NLA 'Hired Guns' Remark
BANGKOK — A cabinet minister from former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's administration has asked the chairman of the junta-appointed legislature to apologize for referring to him as a "hired gun" yesterday.
Two Rohingya Refugees Die in Thai Detention
BANGKOK (DPA) — Two Rohingya men from Myanmar died in police custody in Thailand, authorities confirmed on Wednesday.
Thai Junta's Reformers Eye Royal Decorations
BANGKOK — A member of the Thai junta's reform body has suggested that all of his colleagues receive royal decorations as a reward for the "sacrifices" they are making for the country.
Unnerved By Waves of Transfer, Police Officers Turn To Horoscopes
PITSANULOK — A series of purges in Thai police force have driven many officers to seek guidance from Pol.Col. Samart Chuthet, a self-styled "police astrologist" operating out of Pitsanulok province.
Thailand Fights Forced Labour on Fishing Boats With New Regulation
BANGKOK (DPA) — Thailand will implement new regulations over concerns regarding forced labour on its fishing boats, a senior official said Monday.
Red Shirts Banned From Redshirt Leader's Memorial Service
BANGKOK — Mourners wearing red shirts were prohibited by police from attending yesterday’s memorial service for Apiwan Wiriyachai, a popular Redshirt leader who passed away in exile 100 days ago.
