New York Times Local Publisher Redacts Article on ‘Sagging’ Thailand
BANGKOK — There was a big hole on the front page of The International New York Times today after the newspaper’s local printer refused to publish a story about the challenges and frustrations in the kingdom.
Rights Watchdogs Indicted for Observing Discussion
BANGKOK — The ability of human rights lawyers to protect the public will be further hampered as two go on trial by a military tribunal for allegedly engaging in politics, a civil rights lawyer said Wednesday.
Group Says It Will Ask Political Parties to Endorse Welfare State
BANGKOK — A group of activists said Monday it will try to persuade political parties to turn Thailand into a welfare state.
Calling themselves “We...
Diplomat: Al-Ruwaili Family To Petition HM King
(4 April) The family of the missing Saudi businessman will petition His Majesty the King to seek "fairness" over the recent court verdict, a top Saudi diplomat said.
No State Role in Media Regulation, Experts Say
BANGKOK — Media experts say the government has no place on a proposed council empowered to issue and revoke licenses for journalists – not unless unless press freedoms are to be undermined.
Former Senator to Sue Junta for Politics Ban
BANGKOK — A Pheu Thai politician said Thursday he will sue the ruling junta for retaining its three-year long ban on political activities.
Police Ban On Gatherings 50-metre Radius Zone Around The Parliament
The Bangkok Metropolitan Police announced a ban on gatherings around the Parliament Building within a radius of no more than 50 meters from 06:00...
PM Srettha Admits Dissatisfaction With His First 7 Months in Office
During a break on Songkran holidays in Hua Hin, Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin gave a special interview to the media
Anonymous Hacks Police Sites to Campaign for ‘Justice’ in Koh Tao Murders
BANGKOK — Hacker collective group Anonymous last night claimed responsibility for taking down at least 14 police websites in Thailand in a campaign for “justice” in the Koh Tao murder case.
Activists Welcome End to Military Trials – Wish it Applied to Them
BANGKOK — Kittithat Sumalnop became a prominent pro-democracy and won the nickname “Champ 1984” for the time he was famously arrested one month after the coup for eating a sandwich and reading Orwell.
