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Police unable to identify attackers in Ja New assault
Online Reporters, Published on 20/02/2020
» Political activist Sirawith "Ja New" Seritiwat has expressed disbelief after being informed the police investigation into the violent and very public assault on him last year has been halted.
Bring an end to 'lawfare'
News, Editorial, Published on 31/01/2020
» Even though the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) was dissolved last year, the "lawfare" it waged is still taking a heavy toll on the lives and freedoms of the people.
Govt trips up with activist
News, Editorial, Published on 07/11/2019
» It would have been a satisfactory outcome for the Prayut Chan-o-cha government had there been no reports about Ekachai Hongkawan, a political activist, being taken on a "trip" by police to Chon Buri and Pattaya to "prevent him staging a protest" during the Asean Summit.
Ja New 'not asked' to stop activism
News, Published on 11/07/2019
» The government on Wednesday dismissed an allegation that police had asked political activist Sirawith Seritiwat, recently injured in a brutal attack, to stop building a new political movement in exchange for continuing to receive police protection.
FFP wants all Section 44 orders of the regime lifted
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/07/2019
» Future Forward Party (FFP) secretary-general Piyabutr Saengkanokkul on Wednesday called on the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) to rescind its remaining orders, which he said still limit the rights and freedom of the people.
New govt, same threats
News, Editorial, Published on 10/07/2019
» In exchange for police protection against future assaults, the police have set democracy advocate Sirawith "Ja New" Seritiwat, who was brutally attacked by unidentified men on June 24, one condition: Stay away from political activism. It sounds more like a warning.
Ja New rejects police offer of conditional protection
Associated Press, Published on 09/07/2019
» Pro-democracy activist Sirawith Seritiwat, who was attacked and left unconscious on a Bangkok pavement, said he will refuse an offer of police protection that would require him to stop political activities.
When 'doing a favour' reveals attitudes of hate
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 09/07/2019
» 'Rob Kuan Duay Kha", "Please proceed" or "Do me a favour" sounds polite enough. When the comment was made to a public post encouraging people to go and slap Future Forward Party spokeswoman and MP Pannika Wanich, however, it exposed how dangerous Thai society is, how much hatred and violence are lurking under the seemingly peaceful facade.
Police decry 'fake news' about Ja New case
Post Reporters, Published on 06/07/2019
» Police are preparing to press charges against people spreading “fake news” accusing deputy chief Chaiwat Ketworachai of playing a role in the attacks on political activist Sirawith “Ja New” Seritiwat.
Hate speech, fake news 'on the rise'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/07/2019
» Respected academic and peace advocate Chaiwat Satha-anand warned the violence caused by differences in political ideologies will get worse because of hate speech and fake news.