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Prayut declares he is interested in entering politics
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 24/09/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has finally admitted he is interested in entering the political fray, after previously keeping mum about his political ambitions.
Government slams Thaksin over online posts
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 19/09/2018
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has called for dialogue between old political rivals and also made a jibe at the country's backwardness that was immediately met with retaliatory remarks from the government.
Australian filmmaker sentenced to six years in Cambodian jail
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 31/08/2018
» A Cambodian court sentenced an Australian filmmaker to six years in prison on Friday after finding him guilty of espionage for flying a drone over an opposition party's political rally.
NCPO to allow parties limited political activities
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 28/08/2018
» The National Council for Peace and Order has approved the partial lifting of the ban on political activities, with an official announcement to be issued shortly, NCPO deputy chief Gen Tanasak Patimapragorn said on Tuesday.
Thanathorn may face computer crime charges
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 01/08/2018
» Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, leader of the Future Forward group, may face a computer crime charge involving his Facebook Live broadcasting.
'Penguin' sets up Student Union coalition
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 21/06/2018
» Led by activist Parit "Penguin" Chiwarak, students from 10 universities have set up the Student Union of Thailand in a bid to tackle undemocratic politics, economic inequality and social injustice.
Govt may ignore law, axe primaries
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 20/06/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon said the regime may skip the primaries as it heads toward the general election expected in February.
National security budget hike gets flak
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 08/06/2018
» Critics have taken aim at the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) for giving the green light to a 20% increase in the national security budget for the 2019 fiscal year
Campaigns 'must follow rules' says PM
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 07/06/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha Wednesday shrugged off growing calls for the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) to lift a ban on political activities, hinting the government was unlikely to let election campaigns proceed freely.
Prawit vows February election
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 01/06/2018
» The general election will be held in February next year and there will be no further delays, according to Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon.