Thai Junta Lifts Travel Ban On Yingluck; Negligence Case Advances
By Cod Satrusayang and Siraphob Thanthong-Knight, dpa
Thai Government Defends Refugee Repatriation
BANGKOK (DPA) — Thailand's military government Friday defended its decision to repatriate Myanmar refugees but says there are no set timetables as of yet.
Military Leaders Further Centralise Power By Suspending Local Elections
BANGKOK — Thailand’s military regime has suspended local elections and announced plans to replace elected officials with bureaucrats in a move that further centralises its power over the country's provinces.
Special Prison For 2010 Red Protesters May Be Abolished
BANGKOK — Thailand’s military regime may close down a special jail for Redshirt protesters who have been charged for their alleged role in Thailand's 2010 political violence, prison sources say.
University Construction Project Gets Legal Fast-Track From Junta
BANGKOK — Thailand's military junta has exempted a prominent state university's construction project from a number of legal requirements without providing any explanation.
Buddhist Patriarch Says Junta Leader Fit For Premiership
BANGKOK— The spiritual leader of Thai Buddhism has deemed the leader of Thailand’s military junta, Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha, fit to be the Prime Minister of the country’s next government.
Suthep Joins Ranks of Political Figures Seeking Safety in Monkhood
SURAT THANI — Former anti-government protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban surprised many by appearing as a monk today, raising speculation that he is joining a long tradition of political leaders seeking asylum in the monkhood.
Democrats Welcome Military-Dominated Legislature
BANGKOK — The Democrat Party’s deputy leader has thrown his support behind a military-dominated National Legislative Assembly, which is expected to be formed later this year.
Demonstrators Burn Israeli Flags At Embassy Protest in Bangkok
BANGKOK — Protesters rallied in front of the Israel Embassy in Bangkok today to voice their anger over Israeli air strikes in Gaza, despite the Thai military junta’s ban on public gatherings.
Thai Education Ministry On "Special Mission" From Junta
BANGKOK (DPA) — The Thai Education Ministry has been tasked by the country's ruling junta with helping to develop the ideal Thai.
