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Thailand's internet censorship rates 6/10
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 17/01/2020
» Thailand has received a score of 6 out of 10 for internet censorship, on par with various regional peers, according to UK-based tech research firm Comparitech.
FFP boss rejects NCPO claim
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 05/04/2019
» Future Forward Party (FFP) leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit denied allegations on Thursday by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) that he helped an anti-coup demonstrator evade arrest in 2015.
UN 'reprisal' report fingers Thailand
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 14/09/2018
» The government will investigate details in cases identified in a United Nations secretary-general's report on reprisals and intimidation against people cooperating with the UN on human rights, a government spokesman said on Thursday.
Police stand their ground on female ban
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 10/09/2018
» Terminating the recruitment of female cadets is a step backward for gender equality, say critics, but the police are standing their ground on the policy and insist that despite the move, the role of women in the police force will not be phased out.
Activists call on Laos dam operator to own up
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 10/08/2018
» Activists and regional development experts on Thursday demanded that Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy Power Company (PNPC) take responsibility for all damage caused by the collapse of the Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy dam on July 25.
Unions oppose land deal in high-speed airport rail plan
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 06/08/2018
» Activists and workers' unions have demanded land development plans be immediately excluded from the terms of reference of the high-speed railway set to link Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao airports, alleging it would monopolise involvement in the megaproject down to "a few large firms."
Supreme Court dismisses insurrection case against NCPO
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 22/06/2018
» The Supreme Court has refused to accept a case in which activists accused the junta of insurrection.
Doi Suthep activists vow protest
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 18/06/2018
» An activist network in Chiang Mai called on judicial members to move out of the controversial housing estate at the foot of Doi Suthep within 10 days if they want to avoid a big protest.
Campaigns 'must follow rules' says PM
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 07/06/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha Wednesday shrugged off growing calls for the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) to lift a ban on political activities, hinting the government was unlikely to let election campaigns proceed freely.
Sex stings 'breach women's rights'
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 04/06/2018
» Crackdowns on human trafficking are welcome but stings on sex workers should be made illegal because they violate human rights, sex work advocates say.