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Jailed red-shirt singer released under royal pardon
King-oua Laohong, Published on 17/07/2019
» Singer Thanat Thanawatcharanond, 60, aka Tom Dundee, has been released from jail after serving five years, half his original term for lese majeste, after a royal pardon reduced his sentence.
Singer Tom Dundee acquitted of lese majeste charge
Published on 29/06/2018
» A court has acquitted a prominent singer of the charge of royal defamation, the second time this week the serious offence has been dropped against an activist.
One of Tom Dundee's charges dropped
Online Reporters, Published on 29/03/2018
» The Bangkok Criminal Court has dismissed a lese majeste charge against a singer even though he confessed.
Anti-coup group faces protest, calls off demonstration
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/06/2016
» Members of the anti-coup group Resistant Citizen were forced to call off a demonstration against the draft constitution outside the Election Commission on Wednesday after they were confronted by a large group of charter-supporters.
Critics slam overzealous use of lese majeste since putsch
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/07/2014
» A surge in the filing of lese majeste charges following the May 22 coup has raised concerns that more lawsuits will only undermine political reconciliation sought by the junta, critics say.
Military court releases 'Tom Dundee'
Online Reporters, Published on 25/06/2014
» The military court on Wednesday allowed the release on bail of red-shirt singer and actor Thanat Thanawatcharanont, known as Tom Dundee, and activist Jittra Cotshadet, on the condition they refrain from inciting unrest and taking part in any political rally.
NCPO dismisses claims of human rights violations
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 15/06/2014
» The National Council for Peace and Order has dismissed concerns of torture and rights violations by human rights groups which have attacked its detention of political activists and muzzling of the media.
Animal Activist: Intimidation won't shut me up
News, Published on 19/02/2012
» 'I have been under pressure before, but _ well this is just incredible,'' says Edwin Wiek, a Dutchman who has dedicated his life to saving wildlife at his animal sanctuary in Phetchaburi.