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Jatuporn wants action on amnesty bill
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 09/03/2024
» Former red-shirt leader Jatuporn Prompan accused the government of stalling over an amnesty for people facing legal action in politically motivated cases.
Former red-shirt leader seeks new probe into 2010 political deaths
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 27/02/2024
» A former co-leader of the red-shirt United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) has called upon the ruling Pheu Thai Party to form an independent committee to reinvestigate the violent handling of street protests in April 2010, which resulted in scores of deaths.
Politics, parties and PMs
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/12/2023
» With 2024 fast approaching, the 'Bangkok Post' takes a look back at five top political stories that captivated and intrigued the nation over the past year.
Prayut named privy councillor
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/12/2023
» His Majesty the King has appointed former prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha as a privy councillor, according to an announcement in the Royal Gazette published on Wednesday.
Veteran politician Anan Chaisang dies, aged 96
Online Reporters, Published on 24/11/2023
» Anan Chaisang, a veteran politician of Chachoengsao province, died on Thursday of old age. He was 96.
Jatuporn gets 2 years over 2007 Prem protest
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/05/2023
» The Criminal Court has sentenced Jatuporn Prompan, former chairman of the red-shirt United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD), to two years in prison in connection with the violent 2007 protest at the Si Sao Thewes Residence, then home of late Privy Council president Prem Tinsulanonda.
PM to make first speech as UTN member
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 09/01/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will on Monday become a member of United Thai Nation (UTN) Party and address a gathering of more than 10,000 supporters to outline the party's mission and goals, said Akanat Promphan, party secretary-general on Sunday.
NPDP eyes new amnesty bill
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/11/2022
» The New Palang Dhamma Party (NPDP) announced on Wednesday it would propose a bill to grant amnesties to people charged and prosecuted in political cases.
PM adviser choice causes stir
News, Published on 10/11/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has appointed former deputy Democrat Party leader Trairong Suwannakhiri as his adviser amid speculation both of them may join the newly-established party, Ruam Thai Sang Chart (RTSC).
Boonsong attends funeral
News, Published on 21/09/2022
» Imprisoned former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom followed prison protocol before being given permission to attend his mother's funeral in Chiang Mai, said Wuttichai Jenwiriyakul, director of the Klong Prem Central Prison.