Politics

(28 October) Former Prime Minister, Mr. Abhisit Vejjajiva, and his deputy, Mr. Suthep Thuegsuban, have been indicted to face charges for authorising the military crackdown to quell the unrest during the 2010 demonstrations in Bangkok.

(21 March) Leaders of the Redshirts have threatened to launch widespread protests if Prime Minister Yingluck is ousted by a coup, or replaced with an unelected premier.

By Somchai Kwankijswet and Peter Janssen

BANGKOK — A team of military officers will monitor all news coverage in Thailand and promptly contact journalists if they encounter "false information" in their reporting, a leading member of Thailand’s military junta said today.

BANGKOK - Thai government officials have asked student activists to participate in the junta-backed public forum, instead of protesting against the military regime.

BANGKOK — A member of the Thai junta's reform body has suggested that all of his colleagues receive royal decorations as a reward for the "sacrifices" they are making for the country.

BANGKOK — A cabinet minister from former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's administration has asked the chairman of the junta-appointed legislature to apologize for referring to him as a "hired gun" yesterday.

(27 December) Pheu Thai Party has invited the Thais to turn on their cars? front light at daytime to express their support for the upcoming general election.

(20 January) A state official has been briefly detained and chastised by anti-government protesters in Surat Thani province because he refused to join their protests.

(23 January) Anti-government protesters have laid siege to the Cabinet Publishing and Gazette Office earlier today.