Gov’t Seeks to Slap MP With Royal Insult Charge For Debate Exposé
BANGKOK — A senior government official on Saturday said he will file royal defamation charges against an opposition MP who highlighted police corruption during yesterday’s censure debate.
Prayut, Cabinet Survive No-Confidence Vote (As Expected)
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha survived a no-confidence vote Saturday in parliament amid allegations that his government mismanaged the economy, bungled the provision of COVID-19 vaccines, abused human rights and fostered corruption.
‘Mob Fest’ to Hold Mock Censure Debate Outside Parliament
BANGKOK — A group of activists say they will host a carnival-themed protest outside the Parliament on Friday evening as a warmup to a major rally scheduled to take place tomorrow.
Reporters Say Cops Blocked Them from Covering the Grand Palace Crackdown
BANGKOK — A number of reporters said Thursday they were prevented from witnessing riot police’s crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators during a protest on Saturday.
Next Rally to Stress on Nonviolence to Avoid Further Clashes
BANGKOK — Organizers of the next anti-government protest said Thursday they will only reveal its time and location tomorrow, a day before the demonstration is set to kick off.
Medic Volunteer to File Charges Against Cops Who Beat Him
BANGKOK — A volunteer health worker who was struck by riot police during clashes with anti-government protesters will take legal action against his assailants for use of excessive force, his organization said Wednesday night.
Gov’t Warns Users of Clubhouse App About Political Content
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s government warned users of the recently introduced Clubhouse voice chat app on Wednesday that they must be careful not to misuse it or face possible legal consequences.
Prosecutors Postpone Indictment of 18 Pro-Democracy Activists
BANGKOK — Public prosecutors on Wednesday delayed a decision on whether to indict pro-democracy activists on charges of royal defamation for leading a large protest last year.
Prayut Attacked for Economy, Virus Handling in 1st Day of Censure Debate
BANGKOK (AP) — Opposition parties in Thailand on Tuesday began debating a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and nine members of his Cabinet who face accusations of mismanaging the economy, bungling the provision of COVID-19 vaccines, abusing human rights and corruption.
Critics Bewildered by Court’s Denial of Bail for Protest Leaders
BANGKOK — Lawyers and critics of the royal defamation law on Tuesday questioned an appeal court’s decision to deny a bail release to four protest leaders on the grounds that their speeches about the monarchy “hurt” the feelings of Thai people.
