Thai Supreme Court denies bail for resigned election commissioners

    BANGKOK, July 26 (Xinhua) -- The Supreme Court of Thailand late Wednesday rejected a bail application of the three former election commissioners.

    The Supreme Court reasoned that the crime, which the three had committed, was "a serious crime, causing damages to the Constitutional Monarchy system and causing rifts in the country." Full story

Thai election commissioners sign resignations

    BANGKOK, July 26 (Xinhua) -- The three remaining Election Commissioners of Thailand have signed their resignations Wednesday in jail after a court turned down dramatic appeals for bail following their conviction for mishandling the April 2 election. Full story

General election unaffected by court's ruling: Thai PM

    BANGKOK, July 25 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said on Tuesday he is confident that the next general election set for Oct. 15 will not be postponed as a result of the Criminal Court's ruling against the three remaining election commissioners. Full story

Thai gov't won't act on new EC selection

    BANGKOK, July 25 (Xinhua) -- Thai government Spokesman Surapong Suebwonglee said Tuesday the government would not interfere with the mandated process of selecting new election commissioners.  Full story

New election decree endorsed by Thai king

    BANGKOK, July 21 (Xinhua) -- The king of Thailand has endorsed a royal decree to hold the election on Oct. 15, the Cabinet Secretariat announced on Friday. Full story

Thai court to decide five parties' fate

    BANGKOK, July 13 (Xinhua) -- The Constitutional Court of Thailand on Thursday formally accepted a landmark case against the country's five political parties that could lead to their dissolution, further adding to the country's current political confusion and delaying a planned general election. Full story