Pheu Thai Wants NLA Members To Reveal Their Assets
BANGKOK — A leading member of the Pheu Thai Party has urged members of the newly-formed National Legislative Assembly to reveal their financial assets.
Police Charge 'Tortured' Activist With Gunrunning
BANGKOK — Police have accused a Redshirt activist who claims she was tortured during her time in military detention with providing weapons to underground Redshirt militants prior to the military coup.
UDD Leader Endorses Prayuth As Prime Minister
BANGKOK — The chairman of Thailand’s military junta has been endorsed for the premiership by a longtime political rival and prominent leader of the Redshirt movement.
Hardline Royalist Elected Head of NLA
BANGKOK — The newly-elected president of Thailand’s National Legislative Assembly, Pornpetch Wichitcholchai, is a former Supreme Court judge and strong military ally who once promoted tougher laws against criticism of the monarchy.
Convicted Yellowshirt Leader To Share Prison With Redshirts
BANGKOK — The founder of Yellowshirt movement, Sondhi Limthingkul, was convicted of fraud today and will spend a day in the prison where dozens of Redshirt activists are currently being held, an official said.
Lese Majeste Filed Against Anti-Royal Video
BANGKOK — Buddhist monk and former anti-government activist Buddha Issara has filed criminal charges against two men responsible for an anti-royal video.
His Majesty the King Continues Stay At BKK Hospital
BANGKOK — The King of Thailand is spending a second day at Bangkok’s Siriraj Hospital for his annual medical checkup, according to statement from the Royal Household Bureau.
Anti-Graft Crusader and Yellowshirt Founder Convicted of Fraud
BANGKOK — Sondhi Limthongkul, the founder of the “Yellowshirt” political movement that campaigned against government corruption, was convicted of fraud and falsifying loan documents today.
NCPO: Yingluck May Extend Her Stay Abroad
BANGKOK — Former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra may ask the military junta for permission to extend her stay abroad, a top military officer said.
HM King To Visit Hospital For 'Annual Health Checkup'
BANGKOK — His Majesty the King will return to Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok today for an annual health checkup, the Bureau of Royal Household said in a statement.
