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World 'moving towards selective authoritarianism'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/01/2026
» An academic is saying the crisis in Venezuela reflects a shift towards "selective authoritarianism", noting Washington's arrest of President Nicolas Maduro is a sign of an emerging new world order that is increasingly shaped by raw power, rather than shared principles.
Medical council to meet on June 12 over Thaksin doctor saga
Online Reporters, Published on 30/05/2025
» The Medical Council of Thailand has called a crucial meeting of all board members on June 12 after its decision to sanction three doctors connected to Thaksin Shinawatra was vetoed by Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin.
Koh Kut is Thai territory: PM
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/11/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said there is no doubt about Koh Kut's status as a Thai sovereign territory, amid growing concern over the island's inclusion in a 2001 memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Cambodia about the management of resources in the overlapping claims area.
Veteran Thai general Prawit still wielding 'influence'
Published on 08/09/2024
» Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Prawit Wongsuwon continues to wield significant influence, despite both him and his party being excluded from the new coalition government, say political observers.
67 yellow-shirts acquitted over airport seizure
Online Reporters, Published on 29/03/2024
» Sixty-seven more members of the now-defunct People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) have been acquitted of multiple charges, including inciting public unrest in connection with the seizure of Don Mueang airport in 2008.
Amnesty bill panel to mull lese majeste
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/03/2024
» A special House committee examining an amnesty bill is planning to set up a sub-committee to study if lese majeste-related cases should be included in the bill.
Jatuporn wants action on amnesty bill
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 09/03/2024
» Former red-shirt leader Jatuporn Prompan accused the government of stalling over an amnesty for people facing legal action in politically motivated cases.
32 airport protesters acquitted
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/01/2024
» Thirty-two members of the now-defunct People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) political group have been acquitted of insurrection-related charges, with 13 fined 20,000 baht each for trespassing and violating the emergency decree.
2008 airport protesters cleared of insurrection
Published on 17/01/2024
» The Criminal Court on Wednesday dismissed insurrection charges against 32 yellow-shirt activists who led an anti-government protest that shut down Bangkok’s two main international airports in 2008.
PAD's acquittal in parliament blockade upheld
Published on 02/11/2023
» The Court of Appeal on Thursday upheld the Criminal Court's decision to acquit 21 former members of the now-defunct People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) led by former media mogul Sondhi Limthongkul of criminal charges for laying siege to the parliament building in 2008.