Junta Urges Fugitive Dissidents To Come Back
BANGKOK — Thailand’s military junta has called upon anti-coup dissidents living in exile to come back to Thailand, promising to provide them with fair trials once they return.
2010 Unrest: Court Throws Out Murder Charges Against Former PM
BANGKOK — Thailand’s Criminal Court has dropped the murder case against former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and his deputy Suthep Thaugsuban for their roles in a deadly crackdown on protesters in 2010, citing a lack of jurisdiction.
Hajj Pilgrimage Continues Despite Thai-Saudi Tension
NARATHIWAT — Over 200 Thai Muslims departed for a religious pilgrimage to the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca today, despite ongoing tension between the Thai and Saudi governments.
Nationalist 'Energy Reform' Activist Released Without Charges
BANGKOK — Conservative activist Veera Somkwamkid and seven others were released from military custody this morning, three days after they were arrested for violating the junta’s ban on public demonstrations.
BKK Police Chief: Ban On Public Protests Applies to Everyone
BANGKOK — Bangkok's police chief has reminded the public that the military junta’s ban on demonstrations is still in place and applies to all protesters, regardless of their causes or political persuasions.
King's Chief Adviser Shuts Door To Birthday Well-Wishers
BANGKOK — Privy Councilor and former Prime Minister Prem Tinsulanonda has reportedly requested all senior military officers to refrain from visiting him on the occasion of his 94th birthday today.
Yellowshirt Leader Released On Bail After Two Weeks In Jail
BANGKOK — The Supreme Court has agreed to release the founder of the "Yellowshirt" political movement from prison on bail today, two weeks after he was convicted of fraud.
PM Prayuth Receives Royal Endorsement, Promises 'Good Governance'
BANGKOK — Junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha has received a royal command from His Majesty the King officially endorsing him as Thailand's 29th Prime Minister.
Partisan TV Channels Allowed Back On Air
BANGKOK — Thailand’s military junta has repealed an order that shut down fourteen satellite TV channels shortly after the army declared nationwide martial law in May.
New Police Chief Ups Hunt For Transgender Anti-Royal Activist
BANGKOK — The newly appointed chief of the Royal Thai Police has renewed an effort to locate and prosecute the fugitive transgender activist who routinely criticises the monarchy on social media.
