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Martial law arrests (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/08/2014
» Yesterday afternoon, seven activists, including Veera Somkwamkid, coordinator of the Thai Patriots Network, found out the five means five. That’s the limit on the number of people allowed in a politically-related gathering.
(Updated) Veera is finally free
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/07/2014
» (Updated) Political activist Veera Somkhwamkid has been released from detention twice in two days, once from a Cambodian prison and once by Thai police on 100,000-baht bail.
An early release for Veera and Ratree? (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/12/2011
» Hopes are high that improved relations with Cambodia will lead to an early release for the two Thai activisits jailed there. Now it seems a prisoner exchange is possible.
Yingluck visits Cambodia (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 15/09/2011
» Activist Veera Somkwamkid (photo) and his secretary Ratree Pipatanapaiboon were not freed during PM Yingluck's very short visit to Cambodia, but there were suggestions that they jail stay may be shortened. AFP photo
Inexperienced foreign minister
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/08/2011
» Of all the new cabinet ministers, the choice of Surapong Towijakchaikul as the new foreign minister is receiving the most criticism. Is this fair?
Samana Photirak explains
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/01/2011
» The Bangkok Post gets an exclusive interview with the leader of the Santi Asoke sect currently protesting outside Government House.
TPN leaders arrested
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/01/2011
» The Thai Patriots Network march to petition His Majesty the King was overshadowed yesterday by the arrest of two of its leaders.
Bail granted, but not for all
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/01/2011
» Two of the seven detained Thais were released on bail yesterday with three more expected today, leaving unlucky Veera Somkwamkid and Ratree Pipatanapaiboon behind.
"Striking where it hurts"
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/01/2011
» The Thai Patriots Network is threatening to close a border checkpoint in Sa Kaeo to press for the release of seven Thais in a Cambodian jail.
Acting tough, Talking tough
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/01/2011
» The Cambodian Court has shown no sympathy for the seven detained Thais and Prime Minister Hun Sen says he won't help them out.