Singer ‘Tom Dundee’ Freed After Serving Five Years for Lese-Majeste
BANGKOK — A singer-turned-activist who spent five years in prison for defaming the monarchy was released Wednesday morning.
Thanat Thanavacharanon, or Tom Dundee, was greeted...
Premchai Sentenced to Jail for Bribery in Black Panther Case
SAMUT SONGKHRAM — A construction tycoon was sentenced to a year in prison for bribery in a high-profile case involving the hunting of a...
Future Forward Strikes Back Against Anti-Monarchy Claim
BANGKOK — Accused of defaming the monarchy by a royal descendant, the Future Forward Party hit back Wednesday with a pair of libel lawsuits, saying its reputation was at stake in the run-up to Election Day.
Yellowshirt Leaders Get 8 Months For Seizing Gov House
BANGKOK — Six Yellowshirt leaders convicted for their roles in seizing the Government House over a decade ago were sentenced to eight months in jail by the Supreme Court on Wednesday morning.
Gunman in 2017 Dealership Raid Sentenced to Die
SONGKHLA — One of several gunmen accused of stealing pickup trucks at gunpoint and killing a hostage was sentenced to death Tuesday by a southern court.
Hakeem Case Different from Rahaf, ‘Big Joke’ Says
BANGKOK — Hakeem AlAraibi and Rahaf Alqunun are two different cases, the head of Thai immigration said Monday as pressure mounts for Thailand to...
Date Set For ‘Black Panther’ Poaching Verdict
BANGKOK — One year after a construction tycoon and three of his associates were arrested on poaching charges, the verdict for his court case was given after final arguments were heard Friday.
Bahraini Football Player Moved to Jail Before Extradition Hearing (Video)
BANGKOK — A Bahraini football player and political refugee has been placed in prison after the Criminal Court extended his detention another two months...
Thailand Begins Extradition of Bahraini Football Player
Update: Bahraini Football Player Moved to Jail Before Extradition Hearing (Video)
BANGKOK — Thai authorities have approved an arrest warrant for a detained Bahraini footballer with...
Poaching Suspects Post Bail as Park Rangers Seek More Evidence
KANCHANABURI — A dozen suspects posted bail Tuesday after they were arrested and found with hunting gear and bearcat paws in their vehicles in Sai Yok National Park.