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‘Thaksin won’t flee again,’ says PM
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/06/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will not attempt to flee the country again in order to escape a lese-majeste case that has been brought against him, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Tuesday.
Jailed activist weakened by hunger strike dies
Published on 15/05/2024
» Jailed activist Netiporn “Boong” Sanesangkhom, 28, was pronounced dead at Thammasat University Hospital late Tuesday morning, over three months after she had started a dry hunger strike.
Thaksin faces old charge of lese majeste
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/02/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra still faces a criminal charge of lese majeste from 2016, and the attorney-general will decide if he will be indicted, the OAG spokesman said on Tuesday.
Pita’s chances in PM vote look grim
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/07/2023
» The prime minister vote occurs on Thursday, and the odds are not in favour of Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat emerging as the country’s next leader.
Teen held on 112 charge freed after 50 days
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/05/2023
» A 15-year-old girl who had spent 50 days in detention on a charge of royal defamation walked free on Thursday afternoon after a court ordered her release, Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (THLR) said.
Elite Card under fire over scandal
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/02/2023
» Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn asked the police to investigate reports of members of Thailand Elite Card that have been linked with shady Chinese businesses.
Singaporean suspect denied bail
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/01/2023
» The Criminal Court on Wednesday denied bail to a Singaporean held over alleged connections with the Forex-3D Ponzi scheme.
Policeman jailed for killing doctor
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/04/2022
» The Criminal Court on Monday sentenced motorcyclist Pol L/Cpl Norawich Buadok, 21, to one year and 15 days in jail for running over and killing Waraluck Supawatjariyakul on a zebra crossing in Bangkok three months ago.
MP Pareena banned from politics for life
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/04/2022
» The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday to ban Palang Pracharath MP Pareena Kraikupt from politics for life over her use of land in a forest reserve in her home province of Ratchaburi.
Public fury as 'Boss' allowed to walk free
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/07/2020
» Public trust and confidence in public prosecutors and police have been shaken after all charges against Red Bull scion Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya in his fatal hit-and-run case were dropped.