Military To Send More Guns, Volunteers To Restive South
BANGKOK — Thailand's military is seeking to increase the number of guns and armed volunteers in the southern border provinces, where Islamic insurgents have been waging a bloody separatist campaign for the past decade.
Student Sentenced To Jail For Insulting Monarchy on Facebook
BANGKOK — A 24-year-old student has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for insulting the Thai monarchy on social media.
Prayuth Deflects Questions About 600 Million Baht Land Sale
BANGKOK — Thailand’s military leader and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has refused to elaborate on the 600 million baht land sale he made to a private company last year.
Prayuth Asks Media To Stop Reporting About Thaksin
BANGKOK — Thailand’s military ruler has asked the media to “cooperate” by not publishing news about the controversial former Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra.
Govt Plans Year-Long Celebration for Princess' Birthday
BANGKOK — Thailand will begin a year-long celebration of Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's 60th birthday starting next January, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said today.
Assets of PM and Cabinet Revealed
BANGKOK — Thailand’s national anti-graft agency has published the assets of coup-leader turned Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and his cabinet, revealing that one third of the ministers are worth more than 100 million baht.
Police Block Commemoration of 2006 Anti-Coup Suicide
BANGKOK — Police have blocked a group of student activists from commemorating the death of a taxi driver who hung himself from a bridge in northern Bangkok to protest the 2006 military coup.
Prayuth to Avoid Controversy on Cambodia Trip
BANGKOK — Junta chairman and Prime Minister Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha says he doesn't intend to bring up any sensitive issues during his official visit to Cambodia, which begins today.
Constitutional Drafting Process 'Not Rigged' by Junta: NRC Whip
BANGKOK — A prominent member of the National Reform Council (NRC) has insisted that the constitutional drafting process will not be controlled by Thailand’s military junta, who launched the reform effort after seizing power in May.
Theater Activists Accused of Lese Majeste Denied Bail Fourth Time
BANGKOK — Two activists were denied bail for the fourth time after being indicted for offending Thailand’s royal family in a theater performance last October.
