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Russian band still in Bangkok prison
Gary Boyle, Published on 31/01/2024
» Members of a Russian-Belarusian rock band are still in a Bangkok prison following their arrest while performing in Phuket.
Russian rock band faces deportation from Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/01/2024
» Members of a Russian rock band critical of the war in Ukraine are facing possible deportation home from Thailand after they were arrested in Phuket for working without a permit, officials told Reuters on Monday.
More than just a dress code protest
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/07/2023
» Teen activist Thanalop "Yok" Phalanchai was the centre of public attention when her anti-uniform protest kicked off in June.
Woman alleging school sex abuse faces criticism
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/11/2020
» A row over a woman who held up a sign alleging sexual abuse in schools has put a spotlight on harassment in the education system.
Saudi woman held at Bangkok airport avoids scheduled deportation
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/01/2019
» A Saudi woman being held at Bangkok airport on Monday appealed for asylum and for other passengers to help protest her deportation, in desperate tweets from the hotel room where she barricaded herself.
Polls tell Prawit it's time to go
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/02/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has come under renewed pressure over his luxury watch collection as petitions and online polls have been launched asking people if they think he should resign.
Govt denies role in Kotee kidnapping
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/08/2017
» The government and military regime denied Tuesday any role in the reported abduction and disappearance of red shirt supporter Wuthipong Kochathamakun, better known by his nickname Kotee.
BBC reporter: 5 years jail for Thailand reporting lawsuit
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/02/2017
» Retired British man scammed out of his life savings in Phuket & BBC reporter may go to prison if they lose in court.
The need for justice to be accountable
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/01/2017
» Once again contempt of court law being used to prevent constructive public criticism of court rulings needed to make justice system accountable to the people, say legal experts.
Can I rewrite history to be whatever I want?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/12/2016
» Myanmar govt rewriting history that says word 'Rohingya' first used in 1948 but was used in 1799 in source available online for all to read.