Thailand Morphing into Orwell’s ‘1984’ Under Junta, Warns Former Senator
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — A dystopian nightmare where Big Brother monitors your private conversations is becoming reality under the military regime, former senator Jon Ungphakorn warned Friday.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — A dystopian nightmare where Big Brother monitors your private conversations is becoming reality under the military regime, former senator Jon Ungphakorn warned Friday.
Activist’s Mother Defamed Monarchy With Her Silence, Police Say
BANGKOK — Patnaree Chankij, the mother of a prominent student activist, never sent a single message insulting the monarchy, police said Friday evening as they denied her release.
Junta: No Plan to Remove Embattled Bangkok Governor
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter
BANGKOK — Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha will not remove Bangkok Gov. Sukhumbhand Paribatra from office any time soon, his deputy said Friday.
Staff Reporter
BANGKOK — Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha will not remove Bangkok Gov. Sukhumbhand Paribatra from office any time soon, his deputy said Friday.
Anti-Junta Activist’s Mother Charged With Royal Defamation
BANGKOK — The mother of a prominent activist leader has been charged with insulting the monarchy, an offense punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
Ex-Convict Crowdfunds Help for Lese Majeste Prisoners
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Held in overcrowded cells which sweltered in summer and soaked in the rain, Ekachai Hongkangwan’s nearly three years in prison for defaming the royal family were no walk in the park.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Held in overcrowded cells which sweltered in summer and soaked in the rain, Ekachai Hongkangwan’s nearly three years in prison for defaming the royal family were no walk in the park.
Facebook Blocks Thailand From Page Satirizing Monarchy
BANGKOK — In the first apparent acknowledgement it is cooperating with Thai authorities in censoring content, Facebook has blocked its users in Thailand from accessing a page satirizing Thailand’s Royal Family, citing local laws.
Families of Detained Facebookers Speak Out
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter
BANGKOK — The sun had yet to rise when armed soldiers surrounded their homes and took their sons and daughter into custody.
Staff Reporter
BANGKOK — The sun had yet to rise when armed soldiers surrounded their homes and took their sons and daughter into custody.
Families of Detained Facebookers Speak Out
BANGKOK — The sun had yet to rise when armed soldiers surrounded their homes and took their sons and daughter into custody.
Facebookers Panic Over Fears Junta ‘Hacking’ Accounts
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Junta critics were struck with paranoia over the security of Facebook this week, with some fearing authorities had gained the ability to access accounts.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Junta critics were struck with paranoia over the security of Facebook this week, with some fearing authorities had gained the ability to access accounts.
Prayuth Defends Abducting ‘Facebook Eight’
BANGKOK — Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha said security officers acted within the law in their abduction and prosecution of eight people accused of running anti-government Facebook pages.
