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US academic in limbo in Thailand over royal insult case, family says
Published on 16/05/2025
» An American scholar remains in Thailand after prosecutors dropped charges against him of insulting the monarchy, his family said, as his legal jeopardy continues in a case that has raised concern in the US government.
Thailand-based US scholar contests ‘illegal’ dismissal
Published on 07/05/2025
» American academic Paul Chambers is appealing the termination of his employment contract by Naresuan University on grounds that it was made without due process, according to Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR).
PM hints at 'secret' tariff deal with US
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 04/05/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has admitted that a secret deal with the United States over trade tariffs is a possibility.
Chambers case must end
Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/05/2025
» Thailand's economy is under strain. Tariff talks with the Trump administration are stalled. Growth is plunging. Global tensions are rising. The last thing the country needs is a diplomatic crisis triggered by a flimsy lèse majesté charge -- especially one that the public prosecutor now refuses to pursue.
Prosecutors recommend dropping royal insult case against US academic
Published on 01/05/2025
» Thai prosecutors have recommended dropping charges of lese-majeste and computer crime against American academic Paul Chambers, the Office of the Attorney General said on Thursday.
Thai-US trade talks stall over lese majeste charge against scholar Chambers
News, Published on 27/04/2025
» Chiang Mai: Criminal investigations against certain Americans in Thailand were one of the factors behind the postponement of tariff talks between the Thai and US governments, says former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Uyghur issue shadows Thai-US trade talks
Published on 23/04/2025
» Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has denied rumours that he was denied a visa by the United States following the Thai government’s recent decision to deport 40 Uyghurs to China.
Bail is still a human right
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/04/2025
» The royal defamation lawsuit against American academic Paul Chambers -- who initially had his bail requests denied twice -- has dealt a fresh blow to Thailand's already tarnished human rights record.
Hong Kong police take away US-based activist's parents for questioning
Published on 10/04/2025
» Hong Kong national security police have taken away the parents of wanted US-based activist Frances Hui Wing-ting for questioning, the Post has learned, after Washington imposed a new round of sanctions on local officials for what it called "transnational repression".
American charged with royal insult granted bail
Published on 10/04/2025
» American academic Paul Chambers has been granted bail while he awaits trial on a charge of royal defamation, but he still faces the threat of having his visa to stay in Thailand revoked.