Thailand: Military leader dissolves Senate
Bangkok – Thai coup leader on Saturday night dissolved the Senate and transferred a few important government officials to inactive posts following Thursday’s coup. Prayuth said that he had taken over the authority of the House of Representatives and the … Continue reading Thailand: Military leader dissolves Senate
Thailand: Trading partners express concern
Bangkok –Â Allies and key trading partners expressed disquiet over Thailand’s coup on Friday, demanding a quick return to civilian rule as some warned against travel to the prime tourist destination. Japanese auto giants that have invested heavily in Thailand were … Continue reading Thailand: Trading partners express concern
Thai military stages coup to end prolonged political conflict
Bangkok – The Thai military on Thursday staged a coup d’etat to overthrow an elected government and parliament and abolish the constitution following months of an unresolved political conflict. Under the name of the National Peacekeeping Council, the military seized power … Continue reading Thai military stages coup to end prolonged political conflict
Thai Army Chief declares Martial Law
Bangkok – Thai army chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha declared martial rule today at 03.00 a.m. effective throughout the country. According to the chief is was imposed to keep opposing sides of society from clashing with each other or triggering civil war. However, no curfew … Continue reading Thai Army Chief declares Martial Law
Thai protest leader sets May 27 as D-Day
Bangkok – Thailand’s anti-government protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban said Saturday that if not enough people joined his campaign to pressure the remaining caretaker ministers to resign by May 26, he would stop fighting and turn himself in the very next … Continue reading Thai protest leader sets May 27 as D-Day