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The death of Cadet Pakapong Tanyakan
News, Published on 29/07/2025
» After nearly eight years, the tragic death of young cadet Pakapong "Moei" Tanyakan reached a devastating conclusion last week. The Supreme Military Court sentenced two senior cadets to just four months and 16 days in prison, sparking widespread public criticism over the apparent disparity in penalties between military personnel and civilians accused of similar offences.
Not above the law
Postbag, Published on 26/07/2025
» Re: "PP backs public criticism of ruling in cadet's death", (BP, July 24).
Court makes role clear in cadet case
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/07/2025
» The Military Court has issued a statement asserting its neutrality and adherence to the constitution, law, and principles of justice in the case involving cadet Pakapong "Moei" Tanyakan.
People's Party backs public criticism of ruling in cadet's death
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/07/2025
» Public criticism of the recent ruling by the 12th Military Circle Court in Prachin Buri regarding two suspects involved in the controversial death of young cadet Pakapong "Moei" Tanyakan has been growing.
Harsh on heroes
Oped, Postbag, Published on 24/07/2025
» Re: "Dechapol and Supissara fall", (Sport, July 21).
Army culture of impunity
Oped, Editorial, Published on 23/07/2025
» The Military Court delivered a ruling yesterday over a fatal assault at a cadet school in 2017. Despite the verdict finding the defendants guilty of assaulting the young cadet, it is unlikely to deter a culture of hazing and impunity within the Thai military.
More excuses from the army
News, Editorial, Published on 25/08/2018
» In the wake of another assault occurring within a military unit that resulted in a 22-year-old conscript, Kacha Pacha, falling into a coma, army chief Chalermchai Sitthisad has assured there will be an investigation and that the wrongdoers will be punished.
AFAPS relaxes regulations of strict cadet programme
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 24/06/2018
» >> The Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School (AFAPS) has relaxed some of its regulations to ease pressures felt by first and second year students who find the life of a cadet unfitting and want to drop out.
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.
Polls call time on Prawit, tell him to go
News, Post Reporters, 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.