Activist’s Mom Catapulted into Political Fame and Fray
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Being the mother of a prominent student activist is tough. You get calls from the junta uses carrots and sticks to ask about his whereabouts, you get summoned, and when those tactics don’t work, you’re accused of being paid off by some politician or another.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Being the mother of a prominent student activist is tough. You get calls from the junta uses carrots and sticks to ask about his whereabouts, you get summoned, and when those tactics don’t work, you’re accused of being paid off by some politician or another.
Police Weigh Defamation Suit Against Human Trafficking Investigator
By Aukkarapon Niyomyat and Amy Sawitta Lefevre
Reuters
BANGKOK — Police on Friday said they were considering suing a former officer investigating human trafficking for defamation over comments he made implicating senior officials in the trade.
Reuters
BANGKOK — Police on Friday said they were considering suing a former officer investigating human trafficking for defamation over comments he made implicating senior officials in the trade.
Head Human Trafficking Investigator Seeks Asylum in Australia
MELBOURNE — The police officer who headed the human trafficking investigation before fleeing the country in fear of his life has turned up on Australia where he is requesting political asylum due to fear of influential figures in the Thai government, military and police.
'Supreme Honor’ for Junta Charter Salesman
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Being both a drafter and mouthpiece on the body tasked with writing Thailand’s next constitution is a dream job for Amorn Wanichwiwatana, something he says is difficult not to admit.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Being both a drafter and mouthpiece on the body tasked with writing Thailand’s next constitution is a dream job for Amorn Wanichwiwatana, something he says is difficult not to admit.
Military Arrest Facebooker Over Park Graft Infographic
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter
BANGKOK — Soldiers today arrested a Facebook user for sharing an infographic about alleged corruption in the army-built royal monument complex.
Staff Reporter
BANGKOK — Soldiers today arrested a Facebook user for sharing an infographic about alleged corruption in the army-built royal monument complex.
Police Probe US Ambassador for Defaming Monarchy
BANGKOK — U.S. Ambassador Glyn Davies is under investigation for critical comments he made about Thailand’s harsh law against defaming the monarchy, known as lese majeste.
Thai Press Suffering but Not Worst in Asia – For Now
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Thailand should expect more media censorship – and self-censorship – on the sensitive issue of the monarchy as the kingdom moves toward an eventual transitional time of succession, said a leading regional press freedom researcher.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Thailand should expect more media censorship – and self-censorship – on the sensitive issue of the monarchy as the kingdom moves toward an eventual transitional time of succession, said a leading regional press freedom researcher.
Police at Thammasat Where Released Activists Plan News Conference
BANGKOK — All pro-democracy activists arrested Monday on their way to visit the scandal-plagued Rajabhakti Park were released last night, after nearly half of those involved signed contracts vowing to not engage in politics or protest.
Rajabhakti Scandal: Military Closes Park ‘For Maintenance,’ Detains Dozens of Activists
BANGKOK — For the second time in a week, the military has intercepted a group of activists who attempted to travel to the army’s historical park said to be rife with corruption.
Activists to Visit Rajabhakti Park Despite Likely Detention of Student Leader
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — A leader of a pro-democracy group said their plans to visit a scandal-plagued “history park” built by the army are unchanged after one of his fellow student activists was believed to have been detained by the military.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — A leader of a pro-democracy group said their plans to visit a scandal-plagued “history park” built by the army are unchanged after one of his fellow student activists was believed to have been detained by the military.
