Court Ruling on Prayuth’s Coup Case Next Month
BANGKOK — Arnon Nampha is set to hear a court decision on insurrection charges in June. But the pro-democracy activist, who’s racked up an impressive litany charges, won’t be there as the defendant.
Suthep Aides Register Party, Deny It’s For Him
BANGKOK — A party founded by a lawyer and a younger brother of Suthep Thaugsuban would like to assure the public they are no way controlled by the conservative hard-liner.
Activist Marches Solo to Govt House After Bail
BANGKOK — Left hanging on unfinished business, a pro-democracy activist on Thursday paid a symbolic walk to the Government House to demand the military government step down.
How Protesters Outfoxed Police at Tuesday’s Rally
BANGKOK — Some observers were surprised when a splinter group of pro-democracy protesters succeeded in marching on the Government House – and nearly reaching it – Tuesday, the fourth anniversary of military rule.
Buddha Issara Accused of Royal Forgery
BANGKOK — The last time Buddha Issara made a public appearance, it was at his temple Wednesday, when he received a groveling apology from a lawyer found guilty of defaming him.
Somyot ‘No Longer Human’ After 7 Years of Prison For Lese Majeste
BANGKOK — In a suburb in northern Bangkok, a man lives alone. It’s a large house, and he has suddenly found himself in it after seven years in a prison teeming with criminals.
Court Grants Bail to Pro-Election Activists
BANGKOK — Fifteen people arrested for staging a pro-democracy demonstration earlier this week were taken Thursday to a criminal court for a custody hearing.
Buddha Issara Arrested in Dawn Raid
BANGKOK — An activist monk who led an anti-government protest that brought about the May 2014 military coup was arrested at his temple earlier this morning.
Former Police Chief Backs Jailed Activists as Arrests Slammed
BANGKOK — While supporters of 15 jailed activists gather outside a police station to call for their release, it was a former police commissioner – and political hopeful – who walked in with 1.5 million baht and demanded they be freed immediately.
Tense 22 Hours of Tuesday’s Thammasat Rally in 22 Photos
BANGKOK — Twenty-two hours and 30 minutes passed from the moment pro-election activists converged on Thammasat University and its leaders surrendered to police.
