Politicians Charged for ‘Distorting Constitution’ in Private Letters
BANGKOK — Eleven people, including former politicians and local officials, are under arrest for allegedly misrepresenting the new constitution draft that will be put to a referendum this Sunday.
Overruling Police, Military Indicts Activist’s Mother for Insulting Monarchy
BANGKOK — Military court prosecutors Friday indicted a 39-year-old woman on a charge of royal defamation charge, despite a recent recommendation by police the case be dropped.
Poisoned Lives: After 13 Years, Klity Community Prevails Over Lead Mine
KANCHANABURI — One of Thailand’s longest-running cases of environmental litigation ended after 13 years Thursday with ethnic villagers prevailing over the company which sickened them by dumping lead into their water supply.
Cambodian Charged With Murder in Government Critic’s Killing
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — A former Cambodian soldier has been charged with murder in the killing of a prominent government critic, an attack that has raised accusations of a political conspiracy.
Prosecutor Backtracks on Bringing Red Bull Heir to Court
BANGKOK — Four years after billionaire Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya killed a police officer with his Ferrari, and a month after he failed to turn himself in again, the case is again receding from view without so much as an arrest warrant issued.
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.
Lesser Charges for 7 Accused of Killing Disabled Bread Vendor
BANGKOK — Seven people stabbed and killed Somkiat Srichan in broad daylight two months ago as he plead for mercy, yet when the day comes they go to trial, it will be for manslaughter and not premeditated murder.
Victims’ Families Refuse Cash, Demand Full Prosecution of Jenphop
BANGKOK — The trial of a businessman who killed two grad students in a high-speed car crash will get underway next month with a verdict expected before year’s end.
Spaniard Accused of Dismembering Associate Pleads Not Guilty
BANGKOK — The trial of a Spanish man accused of murdering and brutally dismembering another Spaniard in Bangkok will go forward after he plead not guilty to all charges in court Monday.
Journalist Associations Demand Release of Reporter
BANGKOK — The kingdom’s two leading press clubs issued a joint statement Monday afternoon demanding the immediate release of a reporter detained by authorities.
