DPA: Army Declares Martial Law in Thailand
By Somchai Kwankijswet and Peter Janssen (DPA)
Crackdown Victims' Families Urge Govt To Ratify ICC Jurisdiction
BANGKOK — Family members of victims of the 2010 military crackdown have renewed their calls for justice, demanding the government allow the International Criminal Court to pursue the pending court cases against those responsible for the crackdown.
PCAD To Sue Web Editor For "Distorting" Suthep's Speech
BANGKOK — A prominent anti-government activist is reportedly planning to sue the editor of a popular Thai website over critical remarks about anti-government protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban.
Redshirts Place 5 Million Baht Bounty On Suthep
BANGKOK — Redshirts have announced a 5 million baht bounty on anti-government protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban.
Election Commissioner Angered By Pro-Election Lecture
BANGKOK — The agency responsible for organising elections in Thailand has threatened disciplinary action against state-owned Channel 11 for broadcasting a lecture about the need to hold elections.
UDD Skeptical of Army's Stance On Interim PM
BANGKOK — Leader of the pro-government Redshirts has urged the commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Army to explicitly announce that he will not, if offered, accept a job as an interim Prime Minister.
Suthep To Surrender if Final "Last Battle" Fails
BANGKOK — Leader of the anti-government protest movement Suthep Thaugsuban has said he will turn himself in to the police if his upcoming "final fight" against the government fails.
Senate Refuses To Appoint Unelected PM — For Now
BANGKOK — The Speaker of the Senate has postponed a decision on whether or not to appoint an unelected Prime Minister as anti-government protesters have demanded.
Martial Law Will Be Invoked As Last Resort: Army
BANGKOK — The army has threatened to declare martial law if widespread violence breaks out in Thailand.
Court Rejects Police's Request To Detain PCAD Leader
BANGKOK — The Criminal Court has ordered police to release a prominent academic and anti-government protest leader, hours after he was arrested on insurrection charges.
