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'Wolf Bride' activists plead guilty
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 30/12/2014
» Two young activists charged with lese majeste after appearing in the political play The Wolf Bride pleaded guilty to the charges yesterday.
Army defends libel suit against three rights activists
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 10/06/2016
» The 4th Army Region's criminal defamation lawsuit against three human rights defenders is meant to protect its image and integrity, a military spokesman said yesterday.
Political prisoners to get more help
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 26/05/2016
» Activists have set up a group to provide financial support to "political" prisoners as signs of repression have yet to subside two years since the coup.
Joshua Wong due to mark Oct 6 events
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 19/09/2016
» Lessons learned from the youth-led Umbrella Movement in Hong Kong will be conveyed by Hong Kong student leader Joshua Wong for the 40th commemorations of Thailand's Oct 6, 1976, massacre.
Detained poet blasts military regime
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 24/05/2016
» A poet is continuing to challenge the regime in a military court, almost two years after being arrested, calling the coup-makers possible traitors.
Military 'tried to dupe us'
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 01/05/2016
» Two netizens detained for mimicking the junta and attacking the draft constitution yesterday complained the military has tried to dupe them into framing other people abroad for lese majeste charges.
Women's prison orders activist body search probe
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 14/05/2016
» A women's prison in Bangkok has ordered a probe into the alleged maltreatment of a female student activist and promised to introduce bio-body scan equipment at women's prisons within three months, a senior official said on Friday.
Advocates want equality for lesbians
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 20/01/2017
» Thai society has yet to understand, respect, and treat people who are different based on gender and ethnic identities in a way which would prevent hate speech and eventually hate crimes, according to gender diversity advocates.
Death penalty opponents urged to go public
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 27/06/2016
» Despite relentless calls by local and international human rights advocacy groups that Thailand scrap capital punishment, there is a long way to go for the Thai state to give a positive response like others in the international community.
Court bomb suspect forgives 'abuse'
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 30/03/2015
» A suspect in the Criminal Court grenade attack said he has forgiven the military who he claims tortured him during detention early this month.