Democrat Urges Investigation Of Pheu Thai Clocks, Amulets
BANGKOK — A prominent member of Thailand’s Democrat Party has urged authorities to investigate the former ruling Pheu Thai Party over purchases of expensive amulets and digital clocks.
Cambodia 'Understands Thai Coup'
BANGKOK — The Cambodian government "understands" why the Thai military needed to stage a coup against the elected government last month, Thai officials say.
Burmese in Chiang Mai Fear Uncertain Future Under Junta Rule
By David Hopkins
Thai Junta Leader Expects Interim Legislature by Mid-August
BANGKOK (DPA) — The chief of Thailand's military government said Monday he expected an interim parliament to be in place by mid-August.
Suthep Files Complaint Postponing 2010 Crackdown Trial
BANGKOK — Former politician Suthep Thaugsuban filed a legal complaint today that pushed back the trial over his authorisation of the military crackdown on Redshirt protesters in 2010.
Junta Reprimands Muslim Leader For Pro-Gaza Rally in Bangkok
BANGKOK – Thailand’s military junta has summoned a Shiite imam for violating the ban on public protests by organizing a pro-Palestine rally in Bangkok last Friday.
Yala Deadly Car Bomb Disrupts End of Ramadan Preparation
YALA — A deadly car bomb struck the financial district of Yala province yesterday as local Muslims were preparing to celebrate the end of Ramadan season.
Thai Junta Chief Defends Constitution; Questions Democracy
BANGKOK (DPA) — Thailand's junta chief, Prayuth Chan-Ocha, defended an interim constitution put in place earlier this week in his weekly address on Friday.
Junta's Unchecked Power to Intervene "Normal," Top Official Insists
BANGKOK — A top official has dismissed criticism from the US-based Human Rights Watch that Thailand's new provisional constitution grants superfluous power to the country’s military junta.
Former Deputy House Speaker Faces Lese Majeste Charge
BANGKOK — An arrest warrant has been issued for a senior politician allied to the former government for allegedly committing lese majeste (insulting the monarchy).
