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Court rejects complaint against PM’s handout policy
Post Reporters, Published on 18/12/2024
» The Constitutional Court on Wednesday rejected a political activist’s complaint against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's handout scheme, saying he was not a directly affected party.
Bail upheld for Thai MP appealing lese-majeste conviction
Published on 11/12/2024
» Rukchanok Srinork, a People’s Party MP who is appealing convictions for lese-majeste and computer crime, on Wednesday survived an attempt to have her bail revoked.
Lawyer given another 2 years for lese-majeste
Published on 03/12/2024
» The Criminal Court on Tuesday convicted human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa of lese-majeste and computer crime offences and sentenced him to two years in prison. The ruling brings to 16 years and 2 months the total time he has to serve, according to Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR).
'Bibi' and the International Criminal Court
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 27/11/2024
» The indictment of Israel's prime minister, Benjamin "Bibi" Netanyahu, and former defence minister Yoav Gallant by the International Criminal Court on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza has triggered a great deal of public moralising, both pro and con. Almost all of it is missing the point.
Activist seeks court action on Thai-Cambodia MoU deal
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 26/11/2024
» The Ombudsman has been asked to petition the Constitutional Court to rule whether a 2001 memorandum of understanding (MoU) on joint development in the Gulf of Thailand signed by Thailand and Cambodia breaches the constitution.
Thai politician Samart wanted over iCon Group fraud case
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 25/11/2024
» The Criminal Court issued a warrant for the arrest of politician Samart Janechaijittawanich for alleged money-laundering in connection with The iCon Group fraud case.
Court ruling emboldens Pheu Thai
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 25/11/2024
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party was given a big shot in the arm after the Constitutional Court dismissed allegations that the party and its de facto leader, Thaksin Shinawatra, attempted to overthrow the constitutional democracy.
Nine people named in Khao Kradong land dispute petition
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/11/2024
» A petition has been submitted to the Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases against nine people involved in Khao Kradong's land ownership dispute.
Cyanide killer gets death sentence
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/11/2024
» The Criminal Court has given the death sentence to a woman suspected of killing 14 people with cyanide and found guilty of murdering one, a friend, during a merit-making trip last year.
Cyanide killer gets death sentence
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 20/11/2024
» The Criminal Court has given the death sentence to a woman suspected of killing 14 people with cyanide and found guilty of murdering one, a friend, during a merit-making trip last year.