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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha hit back at opposition Pheu Thai MPs this morning (Tuesday), reminding them of the alleged massive corruption, which he claims took place during the regime of former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, and the party’s “parliamentary dictatorship”, using their majority control of the parliament to push their political agenda. Having been the
Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngarm told Parliament today that amending the Constitution could be completed in just two months, via a fast-track approach based on the two constitutional drafts from the Government coalition parties and four from the Opposition. He said that the writing of a new charter, by a Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA),
The Election Commission today decided to file criminal charges against Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, leader of the now-defunct Future Forward Party in connection with the 191-million- baht loan case that has doomed the political party. Thanathorn is accused of violating the political parties law which limits an individual’s contribution to a political party to 10 million baht.
Thousands of protesters ended their rally in front of the German Embassy on South Sathorn Road after submitting a letter addressed to the German government stressing their call for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to resign and demanding a probe into HM the King’s frequent visits to Germany. The pro-democracy demonstrators started gathering at Samyan intersection
Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha asked opposition MPs in Parliament today to make it clear whether they want him to step down or to dissolve the House of Representatives. Responding to a call from Pheu Thai MP for Chiang Mai, Mr. Chulapant Amornvivat, for him to show responsibility by resigning, the Prime Minister asked opposition
Human rights lawyer Anont Nampa, one of four prominent anti-government protest leaders, was granted bail by Chiang Mai provincial court today (Monday) but, as he was about to be released, he was booked by Chana Songkhram police on fresh charges. At Chiang Mai provincial court this afternoon, police sought court approval for an extension of
Anti-establishment demonstrators have gathered at the German Embassy on Sathorn Road in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, after a march from their assembly point at Samyan, where they gathered at about 6pm. Earlier in the afternoon, police warned the protesters not to hold the rally, because their organizers had not sought permission, 24 hours in advance, from
Anti-government protesters plan to rally at the German Embassy on South Sathorn Road Monday evening to further put pressure on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to resign. Protest organizers last night called on protesters to converge at Samyan intersection on Rama IV Road at 5 pm and march from there to the German Embassy. The call
Members of Thailand’s LBGT community added a lighter side to the anti-government protests at Ratchaprasong intersection today. A group, named “Drag Queen”, drew considerable attention for their distinctive make-up and costumes, and unconventional hair colours and styles. A member of the group told Thai PBS that this is not the first time they have joined the
Thailand’s parliament is scheduled to convene for a special session tomorrow (Monday) for two days of debate on the current political situation and related issues, in a bid to work out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Mr. Prasert Chantharawongthong, Secretary-General of the opposition Pheu Thai Party, said today that they will field about 20
The deadline arrives today (Saturday) for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to listen to the anti-government protesters’ demands and step down, but it is very unlikely the embattled premier will cave in. However, in an apparent fit of wishful thinking, some critics are speculating on scenarios if he does quit. The student-led demonstrators handed a mock
The past month has seen thousands of mostly young anti-establishment protesters take to the streets in Bangkok. But unlike its predecessors, the latest popular uprising in Thailand belongs firmly to the 21st-century digital era. These youngsters – violating emergency law and risking a crackdown – are employing both modern and age-old tools in their war
