Activists Fined After Campaigning for Abducted Dissident
BANGKOK — Police on Tuesday arrested a group of student activists while they were holding a rally against the alleged abduction of anti-government dissident Wanchalearm Satsaksit, who went missing in Cambodia last week.
Security Officers Take Down Mural, Posters of Missing Activist
BANGKOK — A stenciled mural showing fugitive activist Wanchalearm Satsaksit disappeared less than 24 hours after it was painted, and other posters demanding to know his whereabouts were also taken down.
Citing Coronavirus, DefMin Seeks Citizens’ Mobile Phone Locations
BANGKOK — The Ministry of Defense on Monday confirmed a proposal asking mobile phone operators to give up the location data of those who were in close proximity to coronavirus patients.
National Rights Body Says It’s Monitoring Activist Abduction Cases
BANGKOK — Thailand’s state-sanctioned human rights agency on Monday denies turning a blind eye to the spate of abduction targeting Thai dissidents living overseas.
Many Celebs are Silent, But Some Speak Out Over Missing Activist
BANGKOK — Several celebrities, including a former Miss Universe Thailand, joined a social media campaign Monday demanding answers over the alleged abduction of an exiled activist in Cambodia.
Police Chief Faces Inquiry Over Dissident’s Kidnapping
BANGKOK — The Parliament’s committee on law and human rights on Monday said it will summon the national police commissioner to testify about the fate of the Thai fugitive activist, who disappeared in Cambodia last week.
UNHCR Says No Comment on Activist’s Abduction
BANGKOK — The Bangkok chapter of the United Nations’ agency on refugee rights on Monday declined to comment on the alleged abduction of a Thai asylum seeker in Cambodia.
Anti-Graft Agency to Look Into Army Allowance Money Scandal
BANGKOK — The army spokesman said Thursday there was sufficient evidence behind a soldier’s claim of a fraud within the army pay system, and the case was sent to the National Anti-Corruption Commission for further inquiry.
Police Deny Role in Dissident’s Disappearance in Cambodia
BANGKOK — With his final words, “I can’t breathe!” fugitive activist Wanchalearm Satsaksit was manhandled into an unmarked vehicle and driven away, according to his friend. It’s been 24 hours since the disappearance and no one knows where he is.
George Floyd Rally to Take Place Online Due to Emergency Law
BANGKOK — A protest in solidarity with an ongoing anti-racism movement in the United States is coming to Thailand, though it would be held online rather than on the streets, organizers said Friday.
