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King gives inmates clemency
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/05/2019
» To mark his coronation and give convicts a chance to turn over a new leaf, His Majesty the King has granted clemency to tens of thousands of inmates, who will either be released or see their sentences reduced.
PAD may seek donations to pay damages
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 23/09/2017
» Core members of the now-defunct People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) are hopeful they will not have to hand over the full 552 million baht they have been court-ordered to pay for the group's protests in 2008 that led to the shutting down of the capital's two main airports.
Opposition to amnesty bill escalates
Online Reporters, Published on 04/11/2013
» At least 30,000 protesters against the amnesty bill converged on Bangkok streets on Monday to demand the draft legislation pushed through the House by the Pheu Thai Party be immediately dropped.
PAD going to court
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/04/2012
» The PAD is threatening to file a lawsuit against lawmakers and government leaders they say are trying to "overthrow" the constitution
Coming soon?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/02/2012
» Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and her cabinet have been able to go about their work without worrying about mass protests, but, as the constitutional amendment process begins, that is likely to change.
Historic prison reopens
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/09/2011
» Maj Gen Sanan Kachornprasart was once a “guest” there and so was Maj Gen Chamlong Srimuang and Veerakarn Musikhapong. The Special Branch Police [SBP] prison has had many famous inmates imprisoned for political or national security crimes.
No “no-vote” for Chamlong
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/07/2011
» Chamlong Srimuang a key leader of the “vote-no” movement, did not vote “no” after all. In fact, he did not vote at all. He was not alone.
The PAD announces end of rally
Published on 02/06/2011
» The PAD's rally is ending soon, likely hastened by Tuesday night's bomb attack, but its leaders vow to continue their "no-vote" campaign.
Toilet war
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 15/03/2011
» A major battle seemed likely before dawn yesterday as a 1,200-strong police force moved in. Their mission was to protect City Hall staff as they removed toilets installed by the PAD.
CAPO takes on the protesters
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/02/2011
» The Centre for the Administration of Peace and Order, or CAPO, has been given the difficult task of dealing with two groups of stubborn demonstrators who are camped outside Government House.