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Navy refuses Phuketwan journos’ plea to drop libel suit
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 23/04/2014
» The Royal Thai Navy has shunned a plea from two Phuketwan online journalists to drop a defamation suit brough against them.
Navy to extend lawsuit to Reuters
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 22/04/2014
» The two Phuketwan journalists facing a Royal Thai Navy defamation lawsuit over mistreatment of Rohingya suggested the suit be dropped to celebrate World Press Freedom Day on May 3, but the navy rejected that and said it was preparing a second lawsuit against the Reuters news agency.
2 journalists seek help from NHRC
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 04/04/2014
» Two Phuket-based journalists will seek help from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) today as prosecutors weigh whether to charge them with defamation for their report implicating the Royal Thai Navy in smuggling Rohingya refugees.
Former Malaysian communist leader dies in Thailand
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 16/09/2013
» The former leader of the Communist Party of Malaya (CPM) Chin Peng died in a Bangkok hospital on Monday, as Malaysia celebrates the 50th anniversary of its independence.
Chiranuch lese majeste verdict delayed
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 30/04/2012
» The Criminal Court on Monday morning postponed the delivery of its verdict in the trial of lese majeste defendant and Prachatai webmaster Chiranuch Premchaiporn until May 30, citing the large volume of evidence to be studied, surprising both the defence team and observers.
Media is litmus test for Nay Pyi Taw reform
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 28/03/2012
» Media freedom, or lack thereof, during Myanmar's by-elections this weekend will be a key measure of the military-backed government's commitment to democratisation in the country.
Media look forward to reform in Myanmar
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 27/03/2012
» Both exiled and 'inside' media have cautiously welcomed the promise of reform in Myanmar and hope that a freer atmosphere in covering the by-elections this weekend will be a measure in showing the government's sincerity about the trend to democracy in the country.