Army Adds PM to 'Mediating Talk' At Last Minute
BANGKOK — In a last minute move, the army invited caretaker Prime Minister Niwatthamrong Boonsongphaisarn to a summit meeting of the country's political leaders to be held at 1:30 p.m. today.
Army Exercises New Authority, Escalates Media Crackdown
BANGKOK — After declaring martial law before dawn on Tuesday morning, the military issued ten statements over the course of the day spelling out the specifics of its new, wide-ranging powers.
Rights Groups Denounce Military's 'De Facto Coup'
BANGKOK — Various human right groups have slammed the Royal Thai Army's unilateral declaration of martial law, with one prominent right organisation calling the move a "de facto coup."
"Where's the Government Now?" Army Chief Asks Reporters
BANGKOK — In a press briefing today on the military's rationale for declaring martial law, the commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Army took an aggressive tone with reporters who asked him about the country's future.
Army Exercises New Authority, Escalates Media Crackdown
BANGKOK — After declaring martial law before dawn on Tuesday morning, the military issued ten statements over the course of the day spelling out the specifics of its new, wide-ranging powers.
Northern Redshirt Rally Dismantled, TV Station Raided
CHIANG RAI — As nationwide martial law takes hold in Thailand, pro-government Redshirts in Chiang Rai province "temporarily" suspended their political campaign, while soldiers were ordered to raid a state-owned television station in nearby Chiang Mai province.
What Can the Army Do Under Martial Law?
BANGKOK — In a political development that came as a surprise to many on Tuesday, the Thai army announced at 3am that the country is now under martial law.
Citing Martial Laws, Military Censors Media
BANGKOK – The Thai military shutdown ten TV stations allied with both pro- and anti-government factions after declaring martial law early this morning.
US to Thai Army: Don't Undermine Democratic Institutions
The US Embassy in Bangkok released a statement on its website in response to the Thai army's declaration of martial law on Tuesday morning.
Govt Calls Emergency Meeting To Respond To Martial Law
BANGKOK — The government is urgently convening a meeting to draft a formal response to the Royal Thai Army’s unexpected pre-dawn declaration of martial law on Tuesday, a top official said.
