Army Chief Defends Censoring Thai PBS News Show
BANGKOK — Thailand’s army chief has insisted that it was necessary to order a state-owned TV station to drop a talk show that was airing complaints from the public about the 22 May coup.
Bowing To Junta's Pressure, Thai PBS Axes 'Reform' Broadcast
BANGKOK — Thailand’s military junta has reportedly ordered a publicly funded TV station to drop a talk show that discussed dissatisfaction with the 22 May coup.
Suthep Bestows Decoration On Top Surat Thani Cop
SURAT THANI – The deputy commander of the Surat Thani police force has reportedly admitted to receiving a police decoration from the leader of the former anti-government movement, Suthep Thaugsuban.
Junta Leader Explains Thai Coup To UN Sec-Gen
BANGKOK - Thailand's military leader has asked the secretary general of United Nations to "understand" that dire circumstances drove him to stage a coup against the elected government six months ago.
Lawmakers Welcome Activist Monk Buddha Issara's Reform Proposal
BANGKOK – Buddha Issara, the Buddhist monk who helped lead the six-month protest campaign that paved way for the military coup in May, was given a VIP welcome by the presidents of Thailand’s legislative and reform councils today.
Thai Police Ban Controversial Book On Royal Succession
BANGKOK — Thai police have banned on a new book on Thailand’s monarchy written by a British journalist, citing lese majeste and the book’s "threat" to public morality.
Anti-Coup Activists Crash London 'Hunger Games' Premiere
BANGKOK — Anti-coup activists staged a demonstration during the premiere of the latest installment of "The Hunger Games" series in London to draw attention to their "non-fiction" struggle against Thailand’s military junta.
Prayuth Assures Obama & Putin All's Well In Thailand
BANGKOK – Thailand’s military leader says he has assured US President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin that "everything is fine" in junta-ruled Thailand, where he is "doing his best."
Lese Majeste Suspect Stripped of Royal Decorations
BANGKOK – The King of Thailand has rescinded the royal decorations of a Redshirt activist facing charges of insulting the royal family.
Reform Body Seeking Junta's Approval For Public Forums
BANGKOK — The chairman of the National Reform Council (NRC) says he is seeking permission from Thailand’s military junta to solicit opinions from the public concerning the country's national reform effort.
