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New Thailand PM to lift martial law as soon as possible
Thai Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont [official website; BBC profile] said Tuesday that his government will lift martial law "as soon as we can and when the situation is suitable." The promise came during the first cabinet meeting of the n (More) |
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New Thailand PM avoids setting martial law expiry date
Thai Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont [official website; BBC profile] has declined to set a timeline for lifting martial law in Thailand, but will return the country to normalcy "as soon as possible," a government spokesperson said Monday. (More) |
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US warns Thailand on constitution, martial law
US officials have expressed concerns over "restrictions on civil liberties" in Thailand and elements in the 39-article interim constitution "that appear to give the military an ongoing and influential role in decision-making." (More) |
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Thailand interim constitution [Kingdom of Thailand]
Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand (Interim Edition) of B.E. 2549, October 1, 2006, unofficial English translation . Read the full text of the interim constitution via The Nation, Bangkok. Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here. (More) |
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Thailand democracy group urges new PM to lift martial law
A coalition of Thai democracy activists and academics Tuesday called for newly appointed Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont [BBC profile; official website] to lift the martial law imposed on the country by the military leaders who seized power from P (More) |
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Thailand king approves interim constitution, absolves coup leaders
King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand Sunday approved a new 39-article constitution for the country drawn up by the military leaders who seized power from Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra in a September 19 coup . The new charter provides for a civi (More) |
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Disillusioned with Democracy: The Tale of the Thailand Coup
JURIST Guest Columnist Robert Albritton of the University of Mississippi says the recent overthrow of Thailand's elected government by unconstitutional means reflects a disconcerting failure of mass democracy in the country in the face of opposit (More) |
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Thai constitution drafter confirms military leaders will retain role in government
A writer of the draft constitution for Thailand confirmed Thursday that the country's military rulers, who seized control in a bloodless coup on September 19, will have a continued role in the otherwise-civilian government after a new prime m (More) |
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New Thailand constitution gives military leaders 'security' role in government
Thailand's new military leadership, which seized power in a coup last week, said Tuesday that a temporary constitution has been drafted that appoints the military rulers as advisers to any interim government. Army Commander-in-Chief Gen. Sonthi (More) |
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Thai military rulers may seek Thaksin extradition from UK
A spokesman for Thailand's new military leadership which seized power in a bloodless coup last week has said that the new government wants to bring deposed Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to justice and could seek his extradition from the U (More) |
Henry VIII becomes King of England
On April 21, 1509, King Henry VII died, leaving his son, Henry VIII, King of England. Henry VIII eventually seceded his nation from the Roman Catholic Church, becoming the first major European nation to do so. Henry then made himself head of the Church of England and dissolved Catholic monasteries throughout the country.
Learn more about Henry VIII.
