Politics

(7 April) The Division of Special Investigation (DSI) will seek legal action against anti-government protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban for publicly vowing to launch a "People's Coup" against the government.

BANGKOK — The chairman of Thailand’s military junta is scheduled to visit two northeastern provinces this week that are considered strongholds of the Redshirt movement.

(4 December) A government-sponsored event showcasing the flood prevention project in Prachinburi province has been forced to end early after around 100 protesters stormed the venue.

(11 December) Various foreign governments such as the United States, Canada, and China have expressed concerns over escalating tensions in Thailand, and advised the kingdom to resolve the crisis in a democratic way.

(26 December) The Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army is deeply concerned by the violent protests near the election registration venue in Dindaeng district of Bangkok, according to his spokesman.

(26 January) Chairman of the Election Commission (EC) has denied the allegation that the EC is conspiring with anti-government protesters to derail 2 February election.

(12 March) The authorities have released CCTV footage showing the moment anti-government protesters captured a governmental spokeswoman who was passing through their rally last month.

(30 January) Due to ongoing anti-government protests, the ceremony for Veteran Day will not be held at Victory Monument this year.

(24 January) Election Commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn said the 2 February election should be postponed by at least 3 months.

(28 January) The police are drafting plans to ensure that the 2 February election would go ahead smoothly, the deputy police spokeswoman said.