Democrat, Pheu Thai, Future Forward, People’s Reform Heads Debate Democracy
BANGKOK — Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva said Thursday the leaders of the ruling junta should now reveal their ambitions for political office after the promised elections are held.
Not Following Junta Plan Could Soon Be a Crime – For 20 Years
BANGKOK — Junta-appointed lawmakers will decide Thursday whether future civilian leaders should face criminal prosecution for not following plans left in place by the military government for the next 20 years.
Assembly’s Lopsided Votes Are Feature, Not Bug: Member
BANGKOK — More than three quarters of the bills made into law by junta-appointed legislators have been passed without a single vote of opposition, according to a legal reform advocacy group.
Here’s the Story Behind the Snoozing MPs That Pissed Off Prayuth
BANGKOK — After images of lawmakers snoozing during debate of next year’s proposed multi-trillion baht budget incensed taxpayers, two of the nappers gave flaccid explanations as the junta leader berated their behavior.
Letters Reveal UN Exchange Over Thai Royal Defamation
BANGKOK — The Thai government defended the controversial lese majeste and cybercrime laws as consistent with "Thai traditional and cultural values” in response to concerns expressed by the United Nations.
Prayuth Heads to UK, France to Talk Trade
BANGKOK — The head of the ruling junta said Tuesday he will visit Europe later this month to discuss trade deals.
Thailand to Spend Billions on Satellites From Unknown Company
BANGKOK — In a presentation that would put a glimmer in the eye of any James Bond villain, officials spell out the capabilities of a future satellite system to blanket the entire planet in unceasing surveillance.
Future Forward Party Reports Members ‘Harassed’ by Cops
BANGKOK — The Future Forward Party called on the military government Monday to end alleged threats against its members, particularly in the north and northeastern regions.
Suthep Aides Register Party, Deny It’s For Him
BANGKOK — A party founded by a lawyer and a younger brother of Suthep Thaugsuban would like to assure the public they are no way controlled by the conservative hard-liner.
How Protesters Outfoxed Police at Tuesday’s Rally
BANGKOK — Some observers were surprised when a splinter group of pro-democracy protesters succeeded in marching on the Government House – and nearly reaching it – Tuesday, the fourth anniversary of military rule.
