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Arrest Warrants Issued For Fatal Protest Grenade Attack

BANGKOK — Police have issued arrest warrants for seven suspects behind the deadly grenade attack on anti-government protesters in February.

Thai Junta Cool On US Military Request

By Cod Satrusayang, dpa

Junta Leader Advises Thais Not To Be 'Slaves of Alcohol'

BANGKOK — The leader of Thailand’s military junta, Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha, has presented the public with a new slogan for this year's no-alcohol day.

Pro-Execution Group Defies Ban On Public Protests

BANGKOK — Activists in favour of punishing convicted rapists with the death penalty staged a rally in downtown Bangkok today despite the military junta's warning that doing so would violate martial law.

Junta To Hold Power Over Interim Govt, Prayuth Says

BANGKOK — The chairman of Thailand’s military junta has confirmed that he will retain considerable power over the interim civilian government that is expected to be formed in the coming months.

Thai Professor's Passport Revoked by Junta

BANGKOK (DPA) — Thailand's military government has revoked the passport of a noted academic who has been highly critical of the May 22 coup from abroad.

Thailand to EU: Give Us Time To Ensure ‘Moral’ Elections

BANGKOK — A Thai Election Commissioner says he told a representative of the European Union that Thailand's electoral system must be reformed to ensure that only "moral" people will be voted into office.

Thai Editor's Arrest Slammed As Media Faces Wider Clampdown

BANGKOK (DPA) — The rearrest of a Thai magazine editor by the ruling military was criticized by rights activists Wednesday, as the domestic media faced further possible restrictions.

Thai Editor's Arrest Slammed As Media Faces Wider Clampdown

BANGKOK (DPA) — The rearrest of a Thai magazine editor by the ruling military was criticized by rights activists Wednesday, as the domestic media faced further possible restrictions.

Deposed Transport Minister Apologises For Train Rape-Murder Case

BANGKOK — The former Transport Minister who was deposed in the 22 May military coup has offered an apology for not doing enough to prevent the rape and murder of a 13-year-old girl on the state railway over the weekend.

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