BANGKOK, July 18 - Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Sunday reiterated that Thailand would object the World Heritage Committee (WHC) when it meets later this month to discuss a management plan around Preah Vihear ancient temple, earlier granted the World Heritage status by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
BANGKOK, July 2 - Thailand's Criminal Court on Friday rejected a bid for bail for 11 detained anti-government Red Shirt leaders, citing concerns over their possible flight to evade prosecution, as the detainees face charges with severe punishment.
A top Defense Ministry official affirms the military has no objection to criticism on its red-shirt crackdown by the Opposition during the censure debate.
Defense Ministry Permanent Secretary General Apichart Penkiti said the military is ready to be criticized by the Opposition at its no-confidence debate against the government and insisted all officers performed their duties in compliance with the law.
