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Man gets 35 years for FB posts
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 10/06/2017
» A man was jailed for 35 years yesterday for lese majeste and defamation in what is thought to be the highest penalty meted out for a case of its kind.
Longest prison sentence ever for lese majeste
Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 09/06/2017
» A man was jailed for 35 years on Friday for lese majeste and defamation - the longest prison sentence to date for such a case, according to human rights advocates.
Anger over ThaiHealth freeze gathers pace
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 14/01/2016
» The remaining ThaiHealth Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) board members will postpone their meeting planned for Friday for one week.
Myanmar to appeal Koh Tao murder case
Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 30/12/2015
» Myanmar's ambassador to Thailand, U Win Maung, on Wednesday visited the Lawyers Council of Thailand to seek its help in launching an appeal to the death sentences given to the two men found guilty of killing two British tourists on Koh Tao island last year.
ThaiHealth has 'conflicts of interest'
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 29/10/2015
» Health academics have backed the government's suggestion that the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) law be changed, criticising the foundation for disbursing funds in a way that could breach ethical principles.
Pipeline rally ruling nears
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 21/09/2015
» The Songkhla Provincial Court will give its verdict in November over the alleged use of excessive force by police to disperse protesters during an anti-pipeline demonstration in 2002.
Temple demolishes homes as locals protest
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 10/09/2015
» Authorities began to raze 54 houses in front of Wat Kalayanamit Wednesday despite opposition from tenants.
Beach groyne project ordered to halt
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 27/08/2015
» Work on a groyne project at Samila-Chalatad beach has been suspended after the Songkhla Administrative Court inspected the construction site on Wednesday.
Locals vow to fight Samila beach project
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 25/08/2015
» Songkhla: Locals and fishermen have demanded an immediate halt to a construction project at Samila-Chalatad beach which they say will worsen erosion and damage fishing prospects at the site.
Anti-coal pair to press on with hunger strike
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 20/07/2015
» After nearly 10 days of a hunger strike, anti-coal protesters Prasitchai Nunuan and Akradej Chakjunda look weak and weary, but maintain they will continue to fight against a coal-fired power plant planned for their home region in Krabi province.