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Imprisoned Thai lawyer Arnon receives human rights award
Online Reporters, Published on 23/05/2025
» A Thai lawyer currently incarcerated for speaking out against the monarchy has been awarded an international human rights prize, in recognition of his commitment to free expression and democratic principles, according to media reports.
‘Recovered’ Assange promotes documentary at Cannes
AFP, Published on 21/05/2025
» CANNES, France - Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has recovered well after his release from jail last year, his wife told AFP ahead of the premiere of a documentary on Wednesday that includes never-seen-before footage of the whistleblower.
Sek Loso jailed for nearly 3 years
Published on 21/05/2025
» Rock musician Seksan Sookpimay, known as "Sek Loso", has lost his final appeal.
Ocalan: founder of the Kurdish militant PKK who authored its end
AFP, Published on 12/05/2025
» ISTANBUL - Abdullah Ocalan, the jailed founder of the militant Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), is an icon to many Kurds but a "terrorist" to many within wider Turkish society.
Leo XIV urges release of jailed journalists as Zelensky invites to Ukraine
AFP, Published on 12/05/2025
» VATICAN CITY - Pope Leo XIV called Monday for the release of jailed journalists and urged reporters against using words that fan hatred, as Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky invited him to the war-torn country.
70% turnout predicted for municipal polls on Sunday
Published on 10/05/2025
» The Election Commission (EC) expects a 70% voter turnout for nationwide elections on Sunday for municipal mayors and council members, with major centres such as Chiang Mai, Nakhon Ratchasima and Pattaya under close watch as competition is expected to be fierce.
Two ex-prosecutors jailed in ‘Boss’ hit-run case
Published on 22/04/2025
» Former deputy attorney-general Nate Naksuk has been sentenced to three years in jail and another ex-prosecutor was given two years for helping Red Bull scion Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya in the 2012 hit-and-run in which a police officer in Bangkok was killed.
Wrongfully jailed man sues
News, Nujaree Rakrun, Published on 18/04/2025
» Phuris Saitong, a 23-year-old man from Nakhon Si Thammarat, has vowed to take legal action against the police who he claims falsely imprisoned him for an attempted murder he did not commit.
Turkey opposition to fight Erdogan 'until the end': leader tells AFP
AFP, Published on 10/04/2025
» ISTANBUL - The Turkish opposition will fight "until the end" against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the leader of the opposition CHP party told AFP in an interview Wednesday, accusing the head of state of staging a "coup" with the arrest of Istanbul's opposition mayor.
UK couple happy to be home after Thailand nightmare
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/04/2025
» A British couple whose Thailand retirement dream turned into a nightmare are back home and say they “couldn’t be happier” as they prepare to rebuild their lives.