Supreme Court Dismisses Defamation Case Against Labor Activist Hall
BANGKOK — The top court Thursday dismissed a criminal defamation case against British labor activist Andy Hall that had been brought by a local fruit canning company and the attorney general, but his suspended prison sentence in a related case still stands.
Chicken-Raising Soldier Abuse Needs Independent Probe: Activist
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN — Anti-corruption activist Srisuwan Janya will petition the anti-corruption commission Tuesday to investigate the alleged mistreatment of two military conscripts, reportedly ordered to raise chickens for an officer’s personal benefit.
Woman Who Fled To Thailand After Hit-and-run Crash Killed Michigan Student Enters No-contest Plea
A Detroit-area woman accused of fleeing to Thailand after killing a Michigan State University student in a hit-and-run crash pleaded no contest Wednesday to...
Refugee Footballer Freed by Thailand Returns to Australia
CANBERRA, Australia — A refugee football player thanked Australians on his return home Tuesday hours after the threat of extradition to Bahrain was lifted...
Hakeem Release a Favor From Bahrain: Foreign Minister
BANGKOK — Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai said the release of Hakeem AlAraibi was due to Bahrain’s desire for Thailand not to be in a...
Activists Calling for Pai Dao Din’s Freedom Charged With Contempt of Court
KHON KAEN — Four university students who have campaigned for the immediate release of lese majeste activist suspect became criminal suspects themselves.
Kitten-Killing Thonglor Moto Taxi Gets 18 Months
BANGKOK — A Thonglor motorbike taxi driver was sent to jail for 18 months Thursday morning for killing nine kittens he adopted online.
Online Defamation Defendants Wait on Court Action
BANGKOK — A defendant in a defamation case was surprised to learn Wednesday that charges and convictions brought under the Computer Crime Act may...
Jailed Redshirt Leader Recovering From Kidney Infection
BANGKOK — Jailed Redshirt leader Jatuporn Prompan is expected to fully recover from a kidney infection in the next few days, his fellow activist said Thursday.
Junta Revokes Military Trials for Civilians
BANGKOK — Civilians will no longer be tried by the military after the junta Monday revoked orders passed since it seized power over two years ago.