Activist Acquitted of Sedition for Anti-Junta Messages
BANGKOK — A pro-democracy activist was acquitted Thursday of sedition and cybercrime charges for criticizing the ruling junta back in 2014.
Pro-Monarchy Rally to Go Ahead Amid Concerns of Clashes
BANGKOK — A pro-establishment movement on Wednesday announced that they will proceed with the plan to hold a rally tomorrow to counter the ongoing anti-government protests, despite the Prime Minister’s concern over possible confrontation.
Gov’t Denies Helping ‘Boss Red Bull’ Escape Murder Charges
BANGKOK — PM Prayut Chan-o-cha and his deputy Prawit Wongsuwan on Wednesday denied allegations that the executive branch conspired with the prosecutors to drop charges against a billionaire accused of a fatal hit-and-run in 2012.
Memo Shows Cops Preparing for Student Protest Arrests
BANGKOK — Riot police were ordered to mobilize and prepare detention facilities to accommodate student protesters arrested by security officers, according to a leaked order seen by Khaosod English on Wednesday.
‘Big Joke’ Prays to Return to Police Duty
PHITSANULOK — A former police commander who has largely disappeared from the public eye expressed his wish to return to the force.
Royalist Campaign Tells Companies Not to Hire Protesters
BANGKOK — A hospital director and activist on Monday urged employers to boycott any job seekers who participated in the ongoing anti-government protests.
Army Chief Tells Student Protests to Stop Defaming Monarchy
BANGKOK — Army chief Gen. Apirat Kongsompong on Friday warned student protesters against dragging the monarchy into their anti-government activism.
Politico, Activist to Question Why ‘Boss Red Bull’ Isn’t Indicted
BANGKOK — Police said the decision to drop all charges against a billionaire scion who allegedly killed a policeman with his Ferrari in 2012 is in compliance with the justice system.
Police Say Current Emergency Decree Still Bans Protests
BANGKOK — A police spokesman on Thursday said political gatherings are still banned under the Emergency Decree until the extension becomes effective next month.
Redshirt Ex-Leader Tells Students Not to Touch Monarchy
BANGKOK — Former Redshirt leader Jatuporn Prompan on Thursday warned student protesters to steer clear of the monarchy in their anti-government rallies.
