Three More Activists Arrested Over Army Corruption Protest
BANGKOK — Police arrested three more activists wanted by the military court for organizing a December protest against alleged corruption in the Royal Thai Army’s construction project.
Activist ‘Ja New’ Alleges Abuse by Abductors
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — A student activist leader said he was slapped in the head and back, and verbally abused after being blindfolded and taken away in an abduction-like operation late last night.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — A student activist leader said he was slapped in the head and back, and verbally abused after being blindfolded and taken away in an abduction-like operation late last night.
Student Activist Leader 'Abducted' from University
BANGKOK — A pro-democracy activist group said one of its leading members was abducted tonight by a group of men in military uniforms near Thammasat University in northern Bangkok.
Facebooker Sentenced to 6 Years for Defaming Monarchy
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — The Criminal Court today sentenced a man to nine years in prison for defaming the monarchy in messages posted to Facebook, a sentence commuted to six years by the court.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — The Criminal Court today sentenced a man to nine years in prison for defaming the monarchy in messages posted to Facebook, a sentence commuted to six years by the court.
Junta Approves 20 Billion Baht for Internet Broadband, Gateway
BANGKOK — The Junta approved 20 billion baht on Tuesday to improve internet broadband in the kingdom, drawing criticism from internet freedom advocates it will be used to develop its controversial “single gateway” project.
Rights Activist Andy Hall to be Tried for Defamation
By Aukkarapon Niyomyat and Patpicha Tanakasempipat
Reuters
BANGKOK — A court Monday charged British human rights activist Andy Hall with defaming a Thai fruit company, a case which could see him jailed for up to seven years if found guilty.
Reuters
BANGKOK — A court Monday charged British human rights activist Andy Hall with defaming a Thai fruit company, a case which could see him jailed for up to seven years if found guilty.
Shinawatras Defy Junta With Publicity Drive
By Amy Sawitta Lefevre and Andrew R.C. Marshall
Reuters
BANGKOK — Former prime ministers Thaksin Shinawatra and his sister Yingluck are cranking up their promotional machines to reconnect with supporters in apparent defiance of the military that toppled their governments.
Reuters
BANGKOK — Former prime ministers Thaksin Shinawatra and his sister Yingluck are cranking up their promotional machines to reconnect with supporters in apparent defiance of the military that toppled their governments.
Computer Crime Act Has Issues, Google Tells Censorship Committee
BANGKOK — Internet search giant Google reportedly expressed concern that Thailand’s Computer Crime Act could interfere with its ability to operate in the kingdom.
Academics to Expand Opposition to Junta
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Pro-democracy academics want to shift to a proactive stance in an attempt to restore some political rights amid concerns the junta may attempt to remain in power much longer.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Pro-democracy academics want to shift to a proactive stance in an attempt to restore some political rights amid concerns the junta may attempt to remain in power much longer.
Democracy Activists Commit to Fight Over Flight
BANGKOK — Members of the New Democracy Movement issued a statement this morning saying they will not flee the country and will continue “fighting for freedom and democracy.”
