Deferring Election to 2019 a Conflict of Interest: Activist
BANGKOK — Anti-corruption activist Srisuwan Janya on Monday urged junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha to exercise his absolute power to stop the junta-appointed legislature from deferring promised elections by 90 days.
Modest Minimum Wage Hike Approved, 1st Since 2013
BANGKOK — The national minimum wage was increased by the military government Wednesday for the first time in nearly five years.
Nobel Laureates Petition Chula Over Headlock Incident
BANGKOK — Seven Nobel laureates signed their names to a petition criticizing the treatment of students who walked out of an initiation ceremony at Thailand’s oldest university.
Watchdog Says Anti-Graft Agency Stalling For Prawit
BANGKOK — The anti-corruption chief said Deputy Prime Minister Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan has not explained the provenance of 23 undeclared luxury watches in his possession, over a week after the deadline to do so.
Isaan Won’t Abandon Pheu Thai For Junta: Pundits
BANGKOK — Pundits believe that reliable Pheu Thai votes in Thailand’s northeast won’t easily be swayed by pro-junta elements trying to win their hearts.
Citizens Seek Repeal of 35 Draconian Junta Orders
BANGKOK — The largest public challenge to restrictive orders passed by the ruling junta was launched Monday in the form of a launch a signature drive to petition their repeal.
Facing Prison For Mocking Prayuth, Woman Chooses Exile
BANGKOK — Thai prison was hell for Nuttigar Woratunyawit. The freelance digital marketer was placed behind bars in 2016 when her contribution to a...
Thailand Will Seek Yingluck Extradition From London
BANGKOK — The foreign minister confirmed Tuesday morning that fugitive former premier Yingluck Shinawatra was in London and said Bangkok would seek her extradition.
Politicos Could Get Bigger Gifts, Anti-Graft Agency Hints
BANGKOK — Just as the junta’s No. 2 boss is under pressure to explain a collection of ultra luxury watches – which far exceeded the 3,000 baht value limit of gifts he can legally receive – the agency investigating him is raising a question.
Yingluck Watchers See Conspiracy in London Photos
BANGKOK — What appeared to be candid photos of fugitive former premiere Yingluck Shinawatra in London were – to her partisan supporters and detractors...
