Soldiers Not Cooperative To Investigation Over Wat Pathum Deaths, Witness Says
BANGKOK — A senior police officer testified in court today that military personnel were acting suspiciously when he and his men investigated the shooting at Pathumwanaram Temple, where six civilians were killed during the crackdown on Redshirt protesters on 19 May 2010.
Pheu Thai Women MPs Condemn "Chai Ratchawatra"
(3 May) A group of Pheu Thai female MPs issued a joint statement condemning the cartoonist who compared PM Yingluck Shinawatra to a prostitute.
Former Coup-Appointed State Asset Auditor: Yingluck Is Like Kim Jong Un
(3 May) Backlash against PM Yingluck Shinawatra for her recent unusually-strong speech on Thai democracy continues, with a longtime critic of her brother comparing the prime minister to autocratic leader of North Korea.
Jail Sentences For Ubon Redshirts Upheld
(2 May) The Appeals Court of Ubon Ratchathani province today ruled the case of the Redshirts accused of setting fire to the town hall in May 2010, standing by the civil court’s verdict to life time imprisonment for 4 and a lighter sentence for 7, while 2 Redshirts received additional sentences upon discovery of new evidence.
Pheu Thai Joins Chorus Against Anti-Yingluck Cartoonist
(2 May) Vice spokesman of Pheu Thai Party criticized Thai Rath newspaper′s cartoonist who caused a furor among the Redshirts by implying PM Yingluck Shinawatra is worse than a prostitute.
Redshirts Protest Thai Rath Cartoonist's Remark About Yingluck
BANGKOK - Supporters of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra rally in front of Thai Rath newspaper headquarters today to protest its cartoonist who compared her to a prostitute.
Facebooker Behind Bars Gets 2 Extra Years
(29 April) A Song Kwae male inmate from the Pitsanulok prison is sentenced to 2 additional years in prison after uploading a photo of himself in chains onto his Facebook profile.
Head of UDD Renewed Call For Political Prisoners Release
(25 April) Ms. Tida Tojirakarn, chairwoman of the National United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD), said in press conference that she has concerns about the trouble of the bailing process of remaining political prisoners, some of which are bystanders arrested by the authorities during the crackdown on Redshirt protest in May 2010.
Does Thai Media Devote Too Much Attention To Boston Bombing?
There is no dispute that the bombing which killed 3 and injured more than 160 people in the US city of Boston in the past week was certainly a big news in many countries around the globe.
Thaksin Posted Photos Of His Trip To Myanmar
(18 April) Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra posted photos on his Facebook accounts detailing his recent trip to Myanmar. He said he traveled to the cities of Mandalay and May Myo after wrapping up his business visit in Hunan province, China.
