British man returns home from Thai jail

THAILAND: The family of a British man given a life sentence in Thailand for drugs offences welcomed him home after his conviction was quashed. 

Thai Rebels Vow To Continue Violent Struggle

THAILAND: Rebels in southern Thailand are prepared to continue their armed struggle for an independent Muslim homeland for up to another five years before they contemplate talks with Bangkok, a leading rights group revealed yesterday.

Military Win But A Massive “No” Vote Spells Trouble Ahead

THAILAND: Thailand’s voters have approved an army-drafted constitution but a hefty “No” vote suggests December’s general election will be messy, with ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra still a potent political force. 

Thai PM Declares Victory

THAILAND: A new constitution for Thailand that is to usher in December general elections and end military rule was approved by millions of voters in a nationwide referendum on Sunday, according to two exit polls. 

Legal Experts Slam Thai Goverment

THAILAND: Internet law experts and webmasters have lashed out at the government’s illegal blocking of websites and the use of threats and intimidation tactics against webmasters. 

Thai PM Urges Big Turnout In Referendum

THAILAND: Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont called on Thais to vote on Sunday in a referendum on a military-drafted constitution that will limit the powers of politicians but lead to elections by the end of the year. 

Thousands Protest Against Proposed Thai Constitution

THAILAND: Members of Thailand’s former ruling party put on a show of force on Wednesday by attracting at least 10,000 people to a central Bangkok plaza to protest against the proposed post-coup constitution. 

Bangkok Now Asia’s Bargain

THAILAND: Quality office space in Bangkok is the cheapest in Asia now that the average rent declined quarter-on-quarter for the first time since 2000, according to the international property consultancy CB Richard Ellis. 

Arrest Warrant Issued For Thaksin

THAILAND: Senior Thai judges issued arrest warrants for the ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his wife yesterday on the grounds that they sought to evade corruption charges over a multi-million dollar land deal.

Thai Junta’s Popularity Put To Test

THAILAND: With martial law still in effect across half the country outside of the capital, Bangkok, people appear resigned to yet another constitution in Thailand’s first ever referendum on August 19.