Junta-Appointed Parliament Accepts Impeachment Cases
BANGKOK - The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) has voted to consider the impeachment of two former politicians for their attempt to amend the 2007 Constitution to make it more democratic.
Junta Member Downplays Ties To 'Happiness Fair' Contractor
BANGKOK — Thailand’s Minister of Interior Affairs has downplayed his financial ties to the company that was contracted by authorities to organise several PR events for the military junta earlier this year.
Junta Leader Chides Newspapers' Use of Dramatic Headlines
BANGKOK — The Prime Minister and chairman of Thailand’s military junta has asked newspapers not to describe him with dramatic or "negative" language, a government spokesperson says.
Thai Govt Promises 'Colour-Blind Constitution'
BANGKOK – Thailand’s military government has promised that the new charter will not support any of the country’s political factions, despite the conservative leaning of the 36 people appointed to the drafting committee this week.
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.
