Yingluck Rice Subsidy Trial to Stretch Through End of Next Year
BANGKOK — It will be November 2016 before the last witness testifies in the malfeasance trial of former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra over her government’s subsidy for rice farmers, according to the details of an agreement reached today between the prosecution and defense.
Thai Net More ‘Not Free’ Due to Military Suppression: Freedom House
WASHINGTON — Thailand’s internet was rated “not free” due to increased suppression under military rule in the latest report from Freedom House, a U.S.-based NGO that monitors democracy and free expression around the world.
Elderly Man Charged with Sedition for Giving Flowers
BANGKOK — Preecha Kaewbanpaew was crossing into Laos for a sightseeing trip with a group of retired friends Saturday when the 77-year-old former teacher was hit with surprising news: He was wanted by a military tribunal on a charge of sedition.
Military Summons Prachatai Reporter Over Lese Majeste Infographic
BANGKOK — The editor of a pro-democracy news website was summoned by the junta over a recent infographic it deemed overly broad in describing the kingdom’s strict law against defaming the monarchy.
Further Autopsy of Lese Majeste Inmate Unnecessary, Minister Says
BANGKOK — Officials have already completed an autopsy of the lese majeste suspect who died in custody and have already returned his body to his family, the Minister of Justice said today.
Junta Warns Redshirts Not to Don Red Shirts
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter
BANGKOK — The ruling military junta warned that Redshirt leaders will be held responsible if their supporters go ahead with a plan to wear red shirts simultaneously all across the country Sunday.
Staff Reporter
BANGKOK — The ruling military junta warned that Redshirt leaders will be held responsible if their supporters go ahead with a plan to wear red shirts simultaneously all across the country Sunday.
‘Anonymous’ Declares War on Thai Junta
By Todd Ruiz
Editor
BANGKOK — A worldwide collective of hackers whose shifting membership has successfully attacked corporations and governments declared its own war on the military government for its plan to build a single internet gateway.
Editor
BANGKOK — A worldwide collective of hackers whose shifting membership has successfully attacked corporations and governments declared its own war on the military government for its plan to build a single internet gateway.
No Shock, Awe from 'Cyber War' as ‘National' Gateway Moves Forward
BANGKOK — Damage from an attack on government services online appeared limited today, while state-owned CAT Telecom said it will begin preparations to build a single gateway project that has been rebranded as a business-positive part of the kingdom’s “digital economy” strategy.
‘Royal Imposters’ Suspect Involved in Past Lese Majeste Crackdowns
BANGKOK — One of the three men charged with insulting the monarchy Wednesday was a police officer who himself oversaw crackdowns on such offenses in the past.
Famous Astrologer Among Accused ‘Royal Imposters’
BANGKOK — A well-known astrologer and close aide to Thailand’s Crown Prince is among three suspects brought to a martial court today to be charged with insulting the monarchy.
