Post-Coup Election May Be Delayed To 2016
BANGKOK — The chairman of Thailand’s military junta and his deputy have suggested that the date of the next national election may be postponed from October 2015 to early 2016.
Police Thwart Redshirts' Democracy Monument 'Picnic'
BANGKOK — Dozens of police officers surrounded Democracy Monument last night to prevent a group of Redshirt supporters from picnicking on the monument's steps.
Junta Sends Representative To Mark 1973 Student Uprising
BANGKOK — Junta chairman and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha sent a close aide to represent him at this morning's commemoration of the 41st anniversary of the student uprising against Thailand's military government in 1973.
Southern Insurgency: Six Public Schools Torched Overnight
PATTANI — Six public schools in were severely damaged in a coordinated arson attack in the restive Southern province of Pattani last night, though no one was killed or injured in the incident.
Thai Reformer Calls For Shrinking Parliament To Combat Corruption
BANGKOK — A prominent member of the junta’s National Reform Council (NRC) has called for downsizing Thailand’s parliament to one fifth of its current size in an effort to limit the influence of political parties.
Former Anti-Government Protest Guards Arrested For Weapons
BANGKOK — Police say they have arrested two security guards affiliated with the pre-coup protest movement on suspicion of possessing military-grade weapons.
Deputy PM Claims US Ambassador's Eyes Show Confidence in Thai Junta
BANGKOK - A top official says he saw a glimpse of confidence in Thailand's military regime in the eyes of the American ambassador, who is due to leave her post next month.
Attorney: NACC's Corruption Case Against Yingluck Still Incomplete
BANGKOK - The Office of Attorney-General has yet to take up the corruption case against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, due to a lack of sufficient evidence submitted by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
Lights, Camera, Junta, Action: Film About Prayuth's Teachings Announced
BANGKOK - Coming soon to theatres near you: the wisdom of Thai junta leader and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha.
Reforms to Be Unbiased, Except Against ‘People Like Thaksin’: NRC Member
BANGKOK — A prominent member of the recently-formed National Reform Council (NRC) says the reform process will benefit all Thais, except those like former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra “who abuse their power.”
