Activist Magazine Editor Sentenced Reduced for Insulting Monarchy
BANGKOK — The Supreme Court is expected to sentence a Redshirt activist and magazine editor Thursday for publishing articles deemed offensive to the monarchy.
Amnesty Chairwoman Says Military’s Criminal Suit Was Just the Start
BANGKOK — A criminal defamation charge is just part of what one of three human rights defenders accused of defaming the army is facing for...
New Info Act Will be Faster. But Will it Shine More Light?
BANGKOK — It took four months before Khaosod English got the names of those who went on a controversial, Defense Ministry tour to Hawaii,...
Undisclosed Changes to Constitution Sent for Endorsement
BANGKOK — A government official on Wednesday declined to disclose the final draft of the amended constitution submitted for royal endorsement last week.
Another Deadline Collapses, DSI Reopens Negotiations With Dhammakaya
PATHUM THANI — The Department of Special Investigation, or DSI, on Wednesday opened a new round of negotiations with Dhammakaya for permission to search its headquarters for its fugitive spiritual leader.
2016 Another Year of Restricted Rights in Thailand: Amnesty International
BANGKOK — Wide-ranging human rights restrictions continued in Thailand under the military regime in 2016, Amnesty International noted in its annual report released Wednesday morning.
Krabi Coal Plant Sent Back for Fresh Review
BANGKOK — Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said Tuesday the government will ensure that environmental and health impact studies for a coal power plant approved by its energy policy planning committee will be reconsidered, but made clear he expects the project to proceed.
Junta Lawmakers Advance Plan to ‘License’ All Media
BANGKOK — Weeks after a controversial media bill was sent back to its drafters for revisions, it was back on its way toward becoming...
Inside Wat Dhammakaya, Defenders Say Morale and Mistrust Run High
PATHUM THANI — Wearing a facemask and clutching a rucksack, Umavadee Mitkul said she was camping inside Wat Dhammakaya with thousands of with her fellow worshipers because she wants to protect what’s rightfully hers from the authorities.
Dhammakaya Bans Three TV Stations For ‘Biased Reporting’
BANGKOK — A day after brief skirmishes broke out between police and monks and devotees of Wat Dhammakaya, the temple Tuesday banned journalists from three television stations from its property.
