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Cell death a wake-up call
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/03/2025
» The recent death of Pol Col Thitisan "Joe Ferrari" Utthanapon, who was serving a life sentence at Klongprem Central Prison in Bangkok, casts more doubt over the integrity of the country's corrections system.
Phase one of Israel-Hamas truce due to expire
AFP, Published on 01/03/2025
» GAZA CITY (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) — The first phase of the Israel-Hamas truce is due to expire on Saturday, but negotiations on the next stage, which should secure a permanent ceasefire, have so far been inconclusive.
Senator pulls motion on prison healthcare
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/02/2025
» Proceedings in the Senate chamber were briefly disrupted on Tuesday when a motion to debate equal rights for prisoners was suddenly withdrawn by the senator who submitted it.
Uyghurs doing OK, says police chief
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 30/01/2025
» National police chief Pol Gen Kittharath Punpetch has defended the treatment of Uyghurs being detained in Bangkok, saying if their treatment was poor, claims would have surfaced in media reports long ago.
Thailand 'must prove it merits Human Rights Council seat'
News, Published on 20/01/2025
» After being elected a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Thailand needs to raise its performance on promotion and protection of human rights to meet international standards, says a Thai human rights defender.
Israel holds off approving Gaza ceasefire
Reuters, Published on 17/01/2025
» DOHA/CAIRO/JERUSALEM — Israel delayed approval of a deal with Palestinian militant group Hamas for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and release of hostages, but the United States said it still expected the agreement to go into effect on Sunday as planned.
Hunger-striking fraud suspect Samart falls ill
Published on 28/11/2024
» Politician Samart Janechaijittawanich, a suspect in a money laundering case linked to The iCon Group fraud and money-laundering scandal, has been rushed to the Department of Corrections Hospital after almost four days on hunger strike in prison.
Lese-majeste prisoner wins early release
Published on 27/11/2024
» A Phitsanulok woman jailed for lese-majeste was released from prison on Wednesday, a month before her 18-month sentence was to end, after a court approved her request to withdraw her appeal, according to Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR).
US expresses concern to Israel about strikes against Lebanese army
Reuters, Published on 24/10/2024
» WASHINGTON: U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told his Israeli counterpart on Wednesday that Washington had concerns about strikes against the Lebanese armed forces while urging Israel to take steps to ensure the safety of the Lebanese army and the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, the Pentagon said.
Living Legend Chefs Unite for Charity Brunch
Published on 07/10/2024
» The number of forcibly displaced people worldwide has surged to 120 million, marking the 12th consecutive year of rising displacement. This alarming trend is fuelled by both new and protracted conflicts. Over the past year, UNHCR issued 43 emergency declarations to scale up support in 29 countries — the highest number in decades. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency is actively responding to these emergencies, delivering aid and protection on the ground in many countries around the world. More than ever, solidarity across all sectors is important to raise awareness, provide humanitarian assistance, and work toward lasting solutions for those forced to flee.