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Court Sheds No Light on Japanese Reporter's Death in 2010

BANGKOK — A Thai court said today it lacked sufficient evidence to determine who killed a Japanese reporter and two demonstrators during the military crackdown on Redshirt protesters in 2010.

Two Ex-Cops to be Charged With Lese Majeste



BANGKOK — Two former police officers will soon be charged with insulting the monarchy, a police commander announced today, the latest to be accused of such in an ongoing investigation.

Thai Ex-Prime Minister Thaksin, Just Freed From Detention, May Still Face a Royal Defamation...

BANGKOK (AP) — Thai prosecutors said Monday that further investigation is needed to decide whether to bring former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to trial...

UDD Leader's Wife Runs For Udon Thani Senator

(4 March) The wife of a local Redshirts leader in Udon Thani province is running for a Senator's seat.

Army Chief Asks Suthep to Stay 'In Line' With Junta's Politics Ban

BANGKOK — Thailand's army chief said former protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban is free to pursue personal projects following his recent departure from monkhood, as long as he stays in line with the junta's ban on political activities.

First Chapter of ‘Cyber War’ to Begin Thursday



BANGKOK — Online activists have announced they will launch attacks against the government beginning Thursday after the prime minister said the project to route all internet traffic through a single point of control is still alive.

Daughter Seeks US Help Over Missing Hong Kong Publisher

WASHINGTON — The daughter of a Hong Kong-based publisher believed abducted by Chinese authorities eight months ago appeared Tuesday before a U.S. congressional commission urging Washington's help to win his release.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet Visits Thailand With Busy Schedule To Extend Close Ties

BANGKOK (AP) — Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet on Wednesday made his first official visit to neighboring Thailand since becoming his country’s leader last year, seeking...

Former Thai Leader Thaksin Makes First Public Appearances After Release From Detention

BANGKOK (AP) — Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra began his first public appearances since leaving detention, with an early morning visit to a...

Thai Govt Aims To Shut Down Anti-Monarchy Sites 'In 30 Seconds'

BANGKOK - The Thai government has authorised internet providers in Thailand to shut down any websites deemed critical of the monarchy "in 30 seconds" without seeking approval from any authority.

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