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'Spywaregate' needs answers
Oped, Published on 23/07/2022
» The National Human Rights Commission and other related agencies must step in to examine allegations that the government has routinely used phone spyware to surveil dozens of politicians and pro-democracy activists known for playing active roles in demanding the reform of major institutions.
Spyware use against activists slammed
News, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 19/07/2022
» Thailand must thoroughly investigate the use of the invasive Pegasus spyware found on the phones of dozens of activists, Amnesty International (AI) said in a statement yesterday.
US envoy nominee to help boost track record
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 15/07/2022
» Robert F Godec, the US ambassador nominee to Thailand, has announced his intention to help improve the human rights situation in the kingdom.
With eased Covid curbs, lift decree
Oped, Published on 05/07/2022
» Last week, the Thai government downgraded the Covid-19 situation in the country from a pandemic to endemic. In turn, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his government should also immediately lift the draconian Emergency Decree, which the authorities have used to criminalise legitimate dissent.
City protest plan needs a few tweaks
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 04/07/2022
» The novelty of Bangkok governor Chadchart Sitthipunt designating seven areas for public gatherings invites praise and doubts.
Mitigating dissent risks
News, Published on 03/07/2022
» The designation of seven protest sites by City Hall has been met with a cautious welcome from academics, politicians and protest leaders who agreed it should not stop rallies spilling to other parts of the capital.
Piyabutr vows to fight lese majeste case
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/06/2022
» Piyabutr Saengkanokkul on Monday denied having committed lese majeste as he answered a charge laid against him at Dusit police station where he was given 30 days to gather evidence to counter the allegation
54 enlisted to testify in Thanathorn case
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/06/2022
» The Criminal Court has agreed to hear a total of 54 witnesses in a lese majeste and computer crime case brought against Progressive Movement chairman Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, a source said.
Chadchart gives Pride a big push
Online Reporters, Published on 04/06/2022
» New Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has marked Pride Month by calling on the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to ensure equal treatment of all individuals regardless of their sexuality.
Pheu Thai, Move Forward up against bill policing NGO activities
Online Reporters, Published on 26/05/2022
» The Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties have joined a growing call by activists against a bill to keep activities of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in check.