Muslim Cleric Shot Dead, Authorities Brace For 'Retaliation'
PATTANI — Authorities in southern Thailand are seeking to distance themselves from the assassination of a Muslim cleric who was shot in the restive province of Pattani last night.
Junta Appoints More Military Men To NLA
BANGKOK — Thailand’s military junta has appointed 28 new members to the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), more than half of whom are military officers.
World 'Understands' Thai Coup: UN Ambassador
BANGKOK— According to Thailand's ambassador to the United Nations, the international community now "understands" the necessity of the 22 May military coup.
Army To Hold Massive Parade For Prayuth's Retirement
BANGKOK — The Royal Thai Army is planning an extravagant parade for next week to honour junta leader and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha's retirement as army chief.
NLA Grants Itself Open-Ended Impeachment Power
BANGKOK — The military-dominated National Legislative Assembly has granted itself the authority impeach political office holders, without elaborating on the the scope of the new power or how it will be put to use.
Victim of Pre-Election Gunbattle Dies
BANGKOK — The 72-year-old demonstrator who was paralysed during clashes between pro- and anti-government protesters on the eve of 2 February election passed away today, his family said.
UN 'Disappointed' Over Lese Majeste Sentencing
BANGKOK — The United Nations human rights office voiced disappointment over a Thai court's decision to uphold the ten-year jail sentence of Somyot Pruksakasemsuk, a former magazine editor accused of insulting the monarchy.
Professors Hit Back At NCPO's Ban On Academic Freedom
BANGKOK — The military junta's insistence that all academic seminars must be approved by authorities has angered a number of Thai lecturers who are denouncing the measure as an encroachment on free speech.
Scotland Trip For Work, Not Sightseeing, EC Insists
BANGKOK — The secretary-general of Thailand's Election Commission has defended the group's ten-day trip to Scotland, calling it an opportunity for officials to learn how to "improve the election procedure" in Thailand.
NCPO Defends Ban On Political Academic Discussions
BANGKOK — Thailand’s military junta has reiterated its ban on all political activities, including academic discussions, and moved to block another forum organised by academics at Chiang Mai University.
