Politics

BANGKOK — Japan's foreign minister announced a USD$7 billion (244 billion baht) initiative Monday to promote development in the Mekong region, which encompasses parts of Vietnam, Laos and Thailand through which the river flows.

BANGKOK — A young activist who became the face of the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong was detained upon arrival in Thailand late last night to participate in an event recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Thammasat Massacre.

BANGKOK — A senior Chinese minister reportedly praised the May 2014 military coup in Thailand and vowed to strengthen ties between the two countries during his state visit in Bangkok today.

BANGKOK — The leader of a weekend rally said Monday his group was not involved in the assault of a pro-democracy activist.

BANGKOK — Thailand's military junta leader and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha took his new Cabinet ministers to Siriraj Hospital yesterday to take oaths before the King of Thailand, who reportedly did not give a speech as is tradition.

(22 January) Anti-government protesters are besieging the headquarters of the Royal Thai Police to prevent governmental officials from working there.

(11 December) Representatives of 29 state agencies have said they will file charges against anti-government protesters for stealing their personal belongings during the recent occupation at the Government Complex.

BANGKOK — Former Association of Southeast Asian Nations Secretary-General Surin Pitsuwan has died in Thailand. He was 68.

(18 March) The court has approved an arrest warrant on one of armed militants allied to anti-government protesters who engaged in a pre-election gun battle against pro-government protesters.

BANGKOK — A leading member of Thailand's military junta has urged mourners to keep the funeral of a former Pheu Thai MP free of politics.