Police Block Commemoration of 2006 Anti-Coup Suicide
BANGKOK — Police have blocked a group of student activists from commemorating the death of a taxi driver who hung himself from a bridge in northern Bangkok to protest the 2006 military coup.
Prayuth to Avoid Controversy on Cambodia Trip
BANGKOK — Junta chairman and Prime Minister Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha says he doesn't intend to bring up any sensitive issues during his official visit to Cambodia, which begins today.
Constitutional Drafting Process 'Not Rigged' by Junta: NRC Whip
BANGKOK — A prominent member of the National Reform Council (NRC) has insisted that the constitutional drafting process will not be controlled by Thailand’s military junta, who launched the reform effort after seizing power in May.
Theater Activists Accused of Lese Majeste Denied Bail Fourth Time
BANGKOK — Two activists were denied bail for the fourth time after being indicted for offending Thailand’s royal family in a theater performance last October.
Activists Charged With Lese Majeste After 70-Day Detention
BANGKOK – Two activists accused of insulting Thailand’s royal family for participating in a play about a fictional monarch have been formally charged with lese majeste after being held in detention for more than 70 days.
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Ex-Pheu Thai MP Confesses to Lese Majeste
BANGKOK — A former Pheu Thai lawmaker pleaded guilty to lese majeste charges today after initially denying the accusations in a statement submitted to the court last week.
Academics and NRC Members Launch “Reform Institute”
BANGKOK — Academics and members of the post-coup government have founded a civic group to participate in the reform process directed by Thailand’s military junta.
20 NRC Members To Join Constitution Committee
BANGKOK — Twenty members from the junta-appointed National Reform Council (NRC) will also take part in drafting a new constitution to replace the charter dissolved by the junta following the 22 May coup d’etat.
Pheu Thai Fully Cooperating With Junta, Former MP Assures Prayuth
BANGKOK — The former ruling Pheu Thai Party is not plotting against the military junta that ousted its government in May, a former Pheu Thai politician said today.
