Eight Countries Issue Thailand Travel Warning
(6 November) At least eight nations have warned their citizens about their visits to Thailand during the ongoing political confrontation, said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Surapong Tovichakchaikul.
Majority Wants To See Abhisit Stand Trial: Isaan Poll
(6 November) An opinion survey conducted in 20 Northeastern provinces reveals that a majority of respondents wants to see former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva stand trial for his role in the deadly 2010 crackdown.
Japanese Senior Police 'Concerned' By Amnesty Plan
(5 November) A high ranking Japanese officer has expressed his concern that the ?amnesty-for-all? proposed by Pheu Thai Party might stall the investigation into the death of the Japanese reporter killed in 2010 crackdown.
Yingluck Signals A Retreat On Blanket Amnesty
(5 November) A day after thousands of protesters took to the streets of Bangkok, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra announced that the government will not pursue the controversial ?blanket amnesty? should the Senate vote to reject it.
Redshirts Channel Host Rejects 'Censorship' Allegation
(4 November) Many supporters of the Redshirts have been stunned by the announcement that four core leaders of the movements had been suspended from a cable TV channel long known for its alliance to the Redshirts.
MP Demands NSA 'Spy Program' Explanation
(4 November) A Pheu Thai MP has formally asked the government to investigate the claim that the US spy agency has been collecting data of phone calls and internet usage in Thailand.
Indictment for Abhisit and Suthep Postponed to 12 December
(2 November) Prominent Democrat MPs, Mr. Abhisit Vejjajiva and Mr. Suthep Thuegsuban, to hear their official indictment on 12 December, regarding their roles during the 2010 Military Crackdown.
Amnesty Bill Passed 310-0 in Lower House Debate
(1 November) Thailand’s House of Representatives voted 310-0 to pass the controversial amnesty bill after 19 hours of debate, in which those who opposed the bill walked out in protest.
2010 Crackdown: Abhisit, Suthep Indicted For Murders
(28 October) Former Prime Minister, Mr. Abhisit Vejjajiva, and his deputy, Mr. Suthep Thuegsuban, have been indicted to face charges for authorising the military crackdown to quell the unrest during the 2010 demonstrations in Bangkok.
Political Rallies Suspended After Patriarch's Death
(25 October) The death of the Supreme Patriarch, the spiritual leader of the Thai Buddhists, has caused political groups to suspend their scheduled rallies, as the nation begins its 30 day mourning period.
