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Written in blood
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 21/07/2025
» In 2015, Joe Freeman and Aung Naing Soe noticed the prominent status of poetry in Myanmar politics. At the time, both journalists heard that Maung Saungkha, a 23-year-old poet, posted a poem about having a tattoo of an unnamed president on his penis on Facebook. Saungkha, however, was charged for defaming former president Thein Sein under telecommunication law, serving a six-month jail term.
Activists call for release of political detainees
Published on 14/05/2024
» Activists have stepped up their calls for the release of young political detainees following the death of jailed protester Netiporn “Boong” Sanesangkhom on Tuesday.
Motorcade honkers denied bail, held in custody
Published on 14/02/2024
» The Criminal Court on Wednesday approved a police request to detain two activists accused of attempting to interrupt a royal motorcade for a further 12 days, and denied them release on bail.
Motorcade protest duo arrested
Post Reporters, Published on 13/02/2024
» Police on Tuesday arrested monarchy-reform activists Tantawan “Tawan” Tuatulanon and Natthanon “Frank” Chaimahabud on charges of sedition and related offences for allegedly attempting to interrupt a royal motorcade on Feb 4.
‘Silent strike’ on Myanmar coup anniversary
Published on 01/02/2024
» Opponents of military rule in Myanmar staged a “silent strike” on Thursday as the country marked three years since the military coup that ousted the elected government of civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
TVA denies bias after Thai team's pictures with Pita
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/07/2023
» The Thailand Volleyball Association (TVA) on Saturday distanced itself from a political controversy after the women's national team took photos with Pita Limjaroenrat, the Move Forward Party leader and its prime ministerial candidate after a midweek match.
No time for cruel jokes
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/03/2023
» As the election draws near, it's more evident that any reconciliation -- as promised by Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha when he staged a coup in 2014 -- isn't going to happen. Pressure groups and parties have filed complaints against one another as the political climate becomes more tense. Political campaigns have become places for disputes and even scuffles.
Politicians step up election campaigns
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/03/2023
» An anti-government group tried to confront Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha during his official tour in Ratchaburi on Monday, as pickets against political parties at their campaign trails could be expected to be more common.
Groups rally against PM over his eight-year tenure
Published on 23/08/2022
» Groups of demonstrators staged rallies against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha over his eight-year tenure on Tuesday.
Cairo to Kyiv: Social media's rocky ride through conflict zones
AFP, Published on 29/03/2022
» PARIS: When Yarema Dukh set up Ukraine's official Twitter account in 2016, he knew that social media was the best way for his country to get its message out.