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Anonymous Takes Credit for Knocking Police Offline

By Todd Ruiz
Editor

BANGKOK — A number of police websites were offline today after the international hacking collective known as Anonymous claimed to have taken them down as part of their campaign against the junta’s plan to take control of the internet in Thailand.

Reporters Tour Controversial Military Prison Where 2 Died



BANGKOK — Reporters were allowed yesterday to visit a temporary prison at a Bangkok army base where two suspects accused of defaming the monarchy have died since Oct. 23.

NYT Decries Censorship in Thailand as Article Again Redacted

By Todd Ruiz
Editor

BANGKOK — The New York Times complained of the “regrettable” lack of press freedom in Thailand today after the Bangkok publisher of its international version refused to run an article deemed too sensitive for the second time this week.

Redshirt Leaders Decry Stalking of Activist’s Family



BANGKOK — Leaders of the Redshirt movements today urged the ruling junta to stop sending soldiers to stalk the wife and young children of one of their own.

Park Scandal: Abhisit Demands Resignation of Udomdej



BANGKOK — Leaders of the two largest political parties have called on deputy Minister of Defense and former army chief Udomdej Sitabutr to resign in the wake of alleged corruption in a billion-baht park project built under his watch.

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.

Rajabhakti Scandal: Redshirt Leaders Released



BANGKOK — The two Redshirt leaders said last night they were released from military custody hours after being detained while en route to a “corruption inspection tour.”

US Ambassador Dangles Big ‘If’ on Thai Entry into Trade Bloc

BANGKOK — U.S. Ambassador Glyn Davies today welcomed Thailand to join a Washington-backed regional trade agreement, but stressed it would first need to meet the pact’s “high standards.”

Rajabhakti Scandal: Redshirts Demand Release of Leaders



BANGKOK — Redshirt leaders are calling for the immediate release of two of the movement’s top figures detained by the military this morning on their way to “investigate” alleged corruption at a historical park.

Redshirt Leaders Detained En Route to Rajabhakti Park

Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer

SAMUT SAKHON — Soldiers whisked away Redshirt leaders this morning while they were en route to the Rajabhakti Historical Park in Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan province.

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