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.
‘Finland Plot’ Columnist Convicted of Libeling Thaksin
BANGKOK — The Supreme Court today found a Yellowshirt columnist guilty of libel for alleging in 2006 that then-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra supported an anti-monarchy movement.
First Chapter of ‘Cyber War’ to Begin Thursday
BANGKOK — Online activists have announced they will launch attacks against the government beginning Thursday after the prime minister said the project to route all internet traffic through a single point of control is still alive.
Police to Reveal Identities of ‘Royal Imposters’ Wednesday
BANGKOK — Police will disclose the identities of those under investigation for flaunting ties to the Royal Family on Wednesday when they are brought to court, the officer in charge of the investigation said yesterday.
Police Announce Investigation of ‘Royal Imposters’
BANGKOK — Police said they have set up a taskforce to prosecute individuals who have falsely claimed to be linked to the Royal Family for personal gain, without publicly identifying any suspects.
Internet Activists Declare ‘Cyber War’ on Junta
BANGKOK — Online activists announced last night they will launch a full-scale assault against the military government Tuesday after it ignored their demand it issue a cabinet resolution scrapping the single internet gateway policy.
Uprising Anniversary: Victims’ Families Still Waiting for Compensation
BANGKOK — Families of those killed and injured this day 42 years ago in a popular uprising to topple a military junta mourned their losses at a ceremony today and renewed their calls for compensation from authorities.
Arrest Warrant Issued for ex-PM Thaksin for Failure to Appear
BANGKOK — A Bangkok court today issued an arrest warrant for fugitive former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra after he failed to turn up for a defamation case filed against him by the army.
Cyberactivists, Govt Don’t Blink on ‘Single Gateway’
BANGKOK — Six days before online dissidents threaten escalated attacks on government web servers, Thailand’s military government insists it is impossible to meet their demands.
Gamers, Geeks on Epic Quest for Internet Freedom
BANGKOK — Drawn in a form familiar to internet otaku everywhere, Nong Kalaland is a busty, geek villain holding the power to control the internet in her fist.
