Police Seek Activist's Extradition For 'Blackshirt' Charges
BANGKOK — Thai Police are seeking the extradition of a 26-year-old Redshirt activist who allegedly engineered violent attacks on security forces during the political unrest in Bangkok in 2010.
Thai Govt Denies Amnesty International's Human Rights Report
BANGKOK — Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has flatly denied allegations put forth in an Amnesty International report detailing widespread human rights violations under Thailand’s military regime.
Missing Redshirt Ends Up As Militant Suspect
BANGKOK — The Redshirt activist who went missing after he was arrested by soldiers last week has reappeared as a suspect accused of murdering soldiers and demonstrators during the mass Redshirt protests in 2010.
Prayuth Vows Tougher Crackdown On Anti-Monarchists
BANGKOK — Chairman of Thailand’s military junta and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha says that “dealing with” a suspected anti-monarchy network will be a top priority of his administration.
Anti-Graft Body Not Investigating 140,000-Baht Microphones
BANGKOK — Thailand’s national anti-corruption agency says it is not investigating the 27 million baht sound system recently installed in the Government House.
Academic Stages 'Ashamed' Protest Over Rector's New Cabinet Post
BANGKOK — A prominent academic staged a rare public protest this morning over his university rector’s decision to become a Cabinet member in the country’s new military government.
HRW: Redshirt Activist 'Disappeared' By Military
BANGKOK— An international human rights organization is calling upon the Thai government to disclose the whereabouts of a Redshirt activist who was reportedly arrested by soldiers five days ago and hasn’t been seen or heard from since.
Pricey Microphone Scandal Greets Junta Cabinet
BANGKOK — As Thailand’s interim Cabinet ministers moved into their offices in the Government House today, questions about the recent 67 million baht renovation of the Cabinet room continue to loom large.
Auspicious Beginning For Thailand's New Government
BANGKOK — Thailand's new Cabinet ministers moved into their offices inside the newly-renovated Government House this morning on a date considered auspicious by many Thais.
Lese Majeste Theatre Activists Denied Bail Again
BANGKOK — Two activists accused of insulting the monarchy in a theatrical performance last October were denied bail for the second time in criminal court today.
