Critics Bewildered by Court’s Denial of Bail for Protest Leaders
BANGKOK — Lawyers and critics of the royal defamation law on Tuesday questioned an appeal court’s decision to deny a bail release to four protest leaders on the grounds that their speeches about the monarchy “hurt” the feelings of Thai people.
Beaten Medic Volunteer Charged With Breaking Emergency Decree
BANGKOK — A volunteer health worker who was beaten and detained by riot police on Saturday during clashes with anti-government protesters was charged with breaching the coronavirus emergency rule, his organization said Monday.
Protesters Reclaim Democracy Monument, Clash With Police
BANGKOK (AP) — Pro-democracy protesters in Thailand clashed with police Saturday night while seeking the release of four comrades awaiting trial on charges of defaming the monarchy.
Cops Say They Don’t Use Tear Gas During Clash at Police Station
BANGKOK — A police commander on Thursday said a tear gas canister which went off during clashes between pro-democracy demonstrators and riot police on Wednesday night wasn’t used by the security forces.
First Major Rally in Months Saw 10 Protesters Briefly Detained
BANGKOK (AP) — The first major demonstration this year by Thailand’s student-led pro-democracy movement on Wednesday turned into a confrontation with police, who quickly arrested 10 activists who were putting up banners and posters.
‘Final Warning’ Not To Touch Monarchy in Censure Debate
BANGKOK — Deputy leader of the ruling Phalang Pracharath Party Paiboon Nititawan said Wednesday he will file a court challenge if the opposition invokes the monarchy during the upcoming censure debate.
NACC Rules Parina Committed ‘Serious Ethical Breaches’
BANGKOK — The national anti-graft agency on Wednesday said a pro-government lawmaker committed “serious ethical breaches” by building a poultry farm on a protected forest land.
PM Prayut Wishes You A Happy Chinese New Year…On TikTok
BANGKOK — Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday made his debut on TikTok with a video of him wishing a happy Chinese New Year.
Activists Issue Call for ‘Major Protest’ After 4 Leaders Jailed
BANGKOK — Pro-democracy activist groups urged their supporters to take to the street on Wednesday in solidarity with four protest leaders who were put in jail on royal insult charges.
58th Lese Majeste Suspect Charged for Saying ‘Long Live Your Majesties’
BANGKOK — A 37-year-old man was charged with the royal insult, or lese majeste, for allegedly mocking the monarchy at a shopping mall in December, his lawyer said Monday.
