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Hall heads for Paris but fight for rights goes on
News, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 13/11/2016
» When British migrant rights activist Andy Hall left Thailand last Monday after 11 years, he was facing three criminal and civil courts lawsuits. They followed a report he helped research information which accused companies of labour and human rights violations in the pineapple and tuna processing industries in Thailand.
The lawyer preparing to defend herself
News, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 30/10/2016
» The black Honda CR-V parked in front of Bangkok's military court was sealed off by eight yellow barriers. Police officers taped A4 papers to each of the four door handles and trunk, and put a lock to the front wheel.
A million volunteers to help grief-stricken people
News, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 23/10/2016
» The Mental Health Department has asked more than a million volunteers to reach out to villages nationwide to seek out those in need of mental health assistance following the passing of King Bhumibol.
Surgeons warn of action over cosmetic training
News, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 25/09/2016
» The Royal College of Surgeons is threatening to file a consumer protection complaint against the Medical Council if it goes ahead with a plan to certify short-term courses for cosmetic surgery.
Supinya walks tightrope of balancing opinion with state rules
News, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 04/09/2016
» The country's telecommunications regulator has been called a paper tiger by consumers, a censorship board by rights activists and is being sued by digital TV channels for causing lower-than-expected viewership.
Police backtrack on wiretapping plan
News, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 04/09/2016
» Police are backtracking over their proposal to allow the wiretapping of all criminal suspects without having to wait for court permission.
Secretly detained amid a fog of official denial
News, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 20/03/2016
» When more than 30 soldiers and police blocked the roads leading to Sarawut Bamrungkittikhun’s two-storey shophouse in Surat Thani, his neighbours were told an “influential person” was about to be arrested.
Supinya slams 'self-censorship'
News, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 29/01/2016
» Journalists must refrain from self-censorship, despite the restrictions on media freedom imposed by the ruling junta, an activist-turned-media regulator said Thursday.
The army camp creeps on to the uni campus
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 22/11/2015
» Titipol Phakdeewanich does not discuss politics on Facebook. He was never “invited” by the military to undergo "attitude adjustment" sessions. His colleagues who teach at Ubon Ratchathani University describe him as not politically vocal, and his criticisms as not provocative or hostile, but within the boundaries determined by normal Thai politeness.
Shopping for turkey? Get in quick before they’re all gobbled up
News, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 22/11/2015
» The government ban on US turkey imports has left Thai farmers struggling to meet local demand and customers facing a four-fold price hike ahead of the festive season.