Police Deny Role in Dissident’s Disappearance in Cambodia
BANGKOK — With his final words, “I can’t breathe!” fugitive activist Wanchalearm Satsaksit was manhandled into an unmarked vehicle and driven away, according to his friend. It’s been 24 hours since the disappearance and no one knows where he is.
Protest Leaders Say They Drop Gov’t House as March Target
BANGKOK — Government House is no longer the destination of an anti-regime demonstration scheduled for Sunday, an internal memo compiled by protest organizers revealed.
Veteran Day Ceremony Cancelled By Protests
(30 January) Due to ongoing anti-government protests, the ceremony for Veteran Day will not be held at Victory Monument this year.
Angry Pot: Prayuth Unamused by Reporters’ Nicknames for Gov’t
BANGKOK — Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha on Monday had only one response to a list of nicknames lampooning his administration compiled by a media group: a death glare.
Prayuth Eager To ‘Reach Understanding’ With New US Ambassador
BANGKOK — Junta chairman and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said today he is eagerly looking forward to meeting the new United States ambassador to Thailand.
More Than Repression, Junta Pulls Cultural Triggers to Rule, Scholar Argues
BANGKOK — More than direct repression, a Chiang Mai scholar says the junta maintains its grip on power by dangling promises of reform, focusing on performance-based metrics and associating itself with the monarchy.
Junta Isn’t Poaching Politicians (But Could): Prawit
BANGKOK — Deputy junta leader Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan said Monday the junta is not luring politicians to support its return to power after elections.
Thai Net More ‘Not Free’ Due to Military Suppression: Freedom House
WASHINGTON — Thailand’s internet was rated “not free” due to increased suppression under military rule in the latest report from Freedom House, a U.S.-based NGO that monitors democracy and free expression around the world.
Yellowshirt Leaders Convicted for 2008 Govt House Occupation
BANGKOK — Six former leaders of the Yellowshirt movement were sentenced to two years in jail today for occupying Bangkok's Government House for nearly four months during a protest in 2008.
Man Gets 35-Year Lese Majeste Sentence for Facebook Page
BANGKOK — Sentences were handed down Friday to two men convicted separately for defaming the monarchy, with one man ordered to serve 35 years by a military tribunal in Bangkok.
