At an army base in Bannang Sata, Yala, a soldier has died and a second was seriously injured in a beating last week by seven army officers. Defense Minister Prawit promises that the perpetrators will be disciplined and also fired if they are found to have broken the law.
The junta is allowing Thailand to slide into a police state. Human Rights Watch (HRW) and the Thais Lawyers for Human Rights Group have made no bones about the military government's decision to allow army officers (above the rank of second lieutenant) to take over police duties. They can search homes and arrest people without a warrant.
Thai army is deployed to ensure safety of tourists
Army Commander Teerachai has instructed military personnel in tourist provinces to work closely with local police and officials to ensure the safety of tourists.
I have been living in Bangkok for 11 years for my work. My life is fine here, the only thing I don't like is that freedom of expression has not improved since the military came to power.
About a year ago, Captain Rangsan Charoenkart, 34, reported to the Chiang Mai Police Department and introduced himself as a Thai Army liaison officer. Nothing unusual, since the military seized power in the May 2014 coup d'état, military personnel have regularly been deployed to assist the police as law enforcement officers.
Prime Minister Prayut remains vague when it comes to reshuffling the current government. Especially on the question of whether the soldiers in his cabinet should leave and whether new ones may be added.
At first it was dismissed as gossip, but there is more to it, as it now appears. Lieutenant General Manas Kongpan is wanted for possible involvement in human trafficking of refugees in southern Thailand, army chief Udomdej Sitabutr said.
The Thai police, which is investigating the smuggling and trafficking of refugees in the south of the country, comes with a remarkable message. A major general of the army is said to be involved in these illegal activities. The police would even have evidence for it, but do not dare to take action because they are afraid of the consequences of the military junta.
Reader question: Thai soldier asking for a contribution at our door, is that correct?
This morning a man came by here in Hua Hin wearing a professional looking uniform and carrying a folder. He muttered something about the military police. He showed us a picture in a magazine and wanted a donation for a wheelchair.
Since the military takeover in Thailand on May 22, 2014, human rights violations have created a climate of fear. An improvement does not seem to be in sight, Amnesty International reports.
Thai junta thinks economically
In addition to lifting curfews in Pattaya, Koh Samui and Phuket, Reuters news agency reports that the military who have taken over power in Thailand are announcing further economic emergency measures to save the economy.
Many military in Bangkok to prevent demonstrations
Thai activists have called on their compatriots via Facebook to take to the streets in the capital Bangkok on Sunday to demonstrate against the junta, but no one showed up, partly due to the presence of many soldiers.
Former Thai education minister detained by military
Former education minister Chaturon Chaisang was arrested this afternoon by soldiers during a speech to the press in Bangkok.
Yingluck released by military
The ousted prime minister, Yingluck Shinawatra, is no longer detained in a barracks outside Bangkok, various international media reports, based on sources within the Thai army.
Hundreds of Thais took to the streets in Bangkok today to protest against the country's military coup.
US no longer wants to practice with Thai army
The United States has sent another signal. For example, a joint exercise by the US and Thai army has been stopped.
COUP IN THAILAND: ARMY SENDS GOVERNMENT HOME!
According to some, there was first a coup 'light', now the coup is complete. The democratically elected Thai government was suspended by the military today. The army command has seized power in Thailand as a whole.