Rights Group Urges Junta to Release Facebook Critic
BANGKOK — A human rights group and U.N. agency are concerned about a man believed taken into secret military custody seven days ago because he runs a Facebook page critical of the junta.
Anti-Charter Campaigner Reports ‘Polite’ Visit by Soldiers
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — A man who’s become known for his Sunday campaigns against the junta-sponsored draft charter was visited by soldiers and special branch police this afternoon.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — A man who’s become known for his Sunday campaigns against the junta-sponsored draft charter was visited by soldiers and special branch police this afternoon.
Lawyer’s Rights Tested Under Junta’s Might
BANGKOK — Considering the trouble she’s facing, no regret can be detected from the voice or face of human rights lawyer Sirikan “June” Charoensiri when she explains why last year she refused to let police search her car and remove her activist clients’ phones and files.
Protesting With Precision, Anurak Jeantawanich Walks a Tight Legal Path
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — At a time when the rules separating legal from illegal political acts are redrawn arbitrarily by the junta, Anurak Jeantawanich’s protests are an exercise in precision.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — At a time when the rules separating legal from illegal political acts are redrawn arbitrarily by the junta, Anurak Jeantawanich’s protests are an exercise in precision.
Official Calls Thaksin’s Speech ‘Dog Bites Man’ Story
BANGKOK — The Minister of Foreign Affairs said the media paid too much attention to the speech and subsequent news conference held by former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra in New York City on Wednesday.
Thaksin Says Junta Seeks 'Backward Democracy'
NEW YORK — Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted by a military coup in 2006, has accused the ruling junta of trying to push through a new constitution designed to limit democracy.
Lives Interrupted for Asylum Seekers Facing Desperation, Detention in Thailand
Walking out of her school, home and life over a year ago to flee China with her family was one thing. Amity Dong couldn’t tell her friends; she had to just disappear. But it was another thing when, just last week, the 17-year-old asylum seeker's father went off in search of a place for them.
PCAD Supporters Rally to Support Jailed Popcorn Gunman’
BANGKOK — A man convicted of opening fire on pro-election activists in 2014 got a prison visit and show of support from over 100 fans today.
Constitution Debate To Be Televised
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Opponents of the junta-sponsored draft charter will be limited to pre-recorded studio debates which will be televised nationwide, an elections official said.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Opponents of the junta-sponsored draft charter will be limited to pre-recorded studio debates which will be televised nationwide, an elections official said.
Dread Grips Nation as Uranus Enters Astrologically Perilous Position
BANGKOK — Prayers were offered and merit made across the country Sunday in a frantic effort by some to ward off any evil influence a planet 2.5 billion kilometers away may have on the nation.
