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King gives inmates clemency
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/05/2019
» To mark his coronation and give convicts a chance to turn over a new leaf, His Majesty the King has granted clemency to tens of thousands of inmates, who will either be released or see their sentences reduced.
Opposition to amnesty bill escalates
Online Reporters, Published on 04/11/2013
» At least 30,000 protesters against the amnesty bill converged on Bangkok streets on Monday to demand the draft legislation pushed through the House by the Pheu Thai Party be immediately dropped.
Big rally turnout surprises govt
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/10/2012
» Siam Pitak leaders were pleased while Government leaders were surprised at the size of the crowd at yesterday's anti-government rally which some estimated to be as high as 20,000.
PAD going to court
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/04/2012
» The PAD is threatening to file a lawsuit against lawmakers and government leaders they say are trying to "overthrow" the constitution
Coming soon?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/02/2012
» Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and her cabinet have been able to go about their work without worrying about mass protests, but, as the constitutional amendment process begins, that is likely to change.
Historic prison reopens
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/09/2011
» Maj Gen Sanan Kachornprasart was once a “guest” there and so was Maj Gen Chamlong Srimuang and Veerakarn Musikhapong. The Special Branch Police [SBP] prison has had many famous inmates imprisoned for political or national security crimes.
No “no-vote” for Chamlong
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/07/2011
» Chamlong Srimuang a key leader of the “vote-no” movement, did not vote “no” after all. In fact, he did not vote at all. He was not alone.
The PAD announces end of rally
Published on 02/06/2011
» The PAD's rally is ending soon, likely hastened by Tuesday night's bomb attack, but its leaders vow to continue their "no-vote" campaign.
PAD calls major protest
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/02/2011
» The PAD announced it is planning a major rally on Saturday to try to force the government from office.
Cambodia jails two Thais for spying
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/02/2011
» A Phnom Penh court has sentenced Veera Somkhwamkid to eight years in jail and his secretary Ratree Pipatanapaiboon to six years for espionage.