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Fugitive political activist turns up in New Zealand
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 29/08/2024
» Political activist Panupong "Mike Rayong" Jadnok, who is facing a lese majeste charge for posting a defamatory message about His Majesty the King last year, on Thursday appeared in New Zealand, where he is expected to apply for political asylum and start a new life.
Critics warn Thai ex-PM Thaksin off politics
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/08/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and the new government could be in trouble if they allow themselves to be controlled by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, according to political observers.
Thaksin released on bail after arraignment
Online Reporters, Published on 18/06/2024
» The Criminal Court has released former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra on bail of 500,000 baht after he was arraigned on lese-majeste and computer crime charges in connection with comments made during an interview in 2015.
Thaksin again petitions prosecutors for fair treatment
Post Reporters, Published on 10/06/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's lawyers have filed another petition for fair treatment in the lese majeste case for which he will be indicted next week, claiming investigators had been influenced, according to informed sources.
Thaksin charges seen as warning from old guard
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 31/05/2024
» The attorney general's decision to indict former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra on lese majeste charges is the result of Thaksin failing to honour a deal with the old power groups that still hold sway in Thai politics, according to some political observers.
Thaksin to be indicted on lese-majeste charge
Published on 29/05/2024
» The Attorney-General has decided to indict former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra for lese-majeste arising from an interview in 2015, sending shockwaves through the government in which Thaksin is widely regarded as a key behind-the-scenes figure.
Attorney-general to decide on Thaksin lese majeste case after delay
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/05/2024
» All eyes will be on whether the attorney-general will decide on Wednesday whether to indict former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra for lese majeste.
MFP MP gets 2 years for lese majeste
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 28/05/2024
» The Thanyaburi Provincial Court on Monday sentenced Move Forward Party MP Chonthicha Jangrew to two years in prison for royal defamation under Section 112 of the Criminal Code.
Activist Panupong gets 3 years for lese majeste
Online Reporters, Published on 08/05/2024
» Political activist Panupong Jadnok has been sentenced to three years in prison on charges of violating the lese majeste law and Computer Crimes Act, and a warrant issued for his arrest after he failed to appear in court for sentencing.
Court turns down bail for activists on hunger strike
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 25/02/2024
» The Criminal Court has denied bail requests for activist Tantawan Tuatulanon and her friend, saying the health of both detainees — who are now on a hunger strike — is being closely monitored by a medical team.