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Terrorism law spells death sentences in deep South
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 18/03/2014
» Enforcement of special laws to deal with terrorism offences in the southernmost provinces often spells death sentences for defendants, experts told a forum yesterday.
Death penalty risks fuelling Southern violence
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 17/03/2014
» The use of special laws to sanction the death penalty for those convicted of terrorism charges in the far South risks fuelling violence in the insurgency-plagued region, it has been warned.
Quietly does it for Noppadol
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 23/11/2013
» The newly appointed commander of the Royal Thai Marine Corps task force unit for the far South faces a big challenge to fill the shoes of his predecessor.
Tak Bai inquest appeal ruling upheld
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 01/08/2013
» The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a Bangkok Criminal Court decision not to hear a petition from relatives of Tak Bai victims asking that it review the findings of the inquest by the Songkhla Provincial Court.
OIC supports South peace dialogue
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 08/07/2013
» The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has welcomed Thailand’s peace dialogue with the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) and pledged support to any initiatives that lead to peace and stability in southern Thailand, according to the official website of the 57-member organisation.
Rohingya accuse migrant of rape
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 01/07/2013
» Rohingya victims of alleged rape and trafficking had to be forcibly separated from one of the accused by police in emotional scenes on Phang Nga just before they left to re-enact the crime scene on an island off Kuraburi district.
Amnesty-seeking political prisoners back BRN talks
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 04/06/2013
» PATTANI : Political prisoners in the deep South have expressed support for the peace dialogue between the government and the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) insurgency, while also asking for an amnesty for their offences.
Fabio Polenghi fatally shot by military, inquest finds
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 29/05/2013
» The Southern Bangkok Criminal Court on Wednesday ruled that Italian journalist Fabio Polenghi was killed by a bullet fired by the security forces during the May 19, 2010 dispersal of the red-shirt protestors.
Surachai, 70, gets seven years for lese majeste
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 28/02/2012
» Surachai Danwattananusorn, also known Surachai sae Dan, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for lese majeste by the Criminal Court on Tuesday, but the sentence was halved because he admitted to the three offences.