Court Dismisses Defamation Suit Against Thai PBS, Reporter
Top: An episode of Thai PBS program ‘Citizen Reporters’ which aired Sept. 1, 2015, drew a defamation complaint against its broadcaster and reporter for...
Madman or Idealist, Activist Facing 10 Years for Tearing Ballot Has No Regrets
BANGKOK — Just over a year ago, Piyarat Chongthep stared down a security officer as he ripped his ballot in half while shouting “Down...
Constitutional Court Agrees to Review Repressive Referendum Law
BANGKOK — The Constitutional Court agreed Wednesday to review the law which effectively banned any kind of campaigning for the upcoming vote on the new constitution.
Asking for Justice, Yingluck Tells Court She is Victim of ‘Political Game’
BANGKOK — Former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra told the Supreme Court that she is the victim of an “intricate political game” and asked the judges for justice in her closing statements Tuesday.
Bangkok Gov Sues Auditor for Going Public With Corruption Allegations
BANGKOK — Bangkok Gov. Sukhumbhand Paribatra sued a top government auditor Tuesday for publicly implicating him in collusion over a lavish city event.
Activist Leader Held on Eve of Rally to Dissolve Junta
KHON KAEN — A pro-democracy activist was detained briefly at a military court Friday, one day before he plans to lead a protest demanding that the military abolish the ruling junta.
Pheu Thai Politico Gets 99 Years in Jail For Bribery
BANGKOK — The top court on Thursday sentenced former Pheu Thai MP Watana Muangsook to 99 years in prison for demanding bribes in a housing development project.
International Tribunal Finds No Historic Basis for Chinese Claims Behind ‘Nine-Dash Line’
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government welcomed a ruling that rejects China's 'nine-dash line' claiming much of the South China Sea.
Thai Prosecutors Confident of Catching Red Bull Heir
BANGKOK — Thai law enforcement officials say they don't know where the son of one of the country's wealthiest families has escaped, but they're confident they'll catch Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya before the statute of limitations runs out in a deadly hit-and-run case.
Key Witnesses No-Show at Hearing for Teacher’s Retrial
NAKHON PHANOM — Key witnesses failed to appear in court Monday at a hearing for a woman seeking to overturn her conviction for a crime she says she didn’t commit.
