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‘Hi-so Luk Nat’ held on threat and drug charges
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/08/2025
» Police have arrested “Hi-so Luk Nat”, a wealthy Bangkok resident who became a high-profile figure in anti-government protests in 2021, on drug charges and seized numerous weapons after a woman accused him of threatening her and forcing her to take drugs.
Calls for a new PM grow
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/07/2025
» Anti-government demonstrators have vowed to ramp up their calls demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, while denying accusations that they want a military coup.
Thaksin under fire for racist comments
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/01/2025
» Pheu Thai's de facto leader, Thaksin Shinawatra, has come under fire over racist remarks he allegedly made during a campaign rally in Chiang Rai.
Weed protesters 'not going anywhere'
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/06/2024
» A gathering of cannabis advocacy groups outside Government House who are opposed to the relisting of the plant said they will stay there until a law to control its use was enacted.
Locals rally against Swiss man
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/03/2024
» Phuket residents planned to gather around Yamu Beach in Thalang district on Sunday to rally against a Swiss man who allegedly kicked a local for sitting on steps near his beachfront villa.
Rally against Thaksin's release, warning of bigger protests
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/02/2024
» A small group of protesters gathered outside the Justice Ministry on Monday opposing the expected release of Thaksin Shinawatra from prison without having spent a day behind bars.
Thaksin 'seriously ill' say prison officials
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/01/2024
» Convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is seriously ill and must remain in Police General Hospital as a return to jail could endanger his life, according to the Department of Corrections.
Teen held on 112 charge freed after 50 days
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/05/2023
» A 15-year-old girl who had spent 50 days in detention on a charge of royal defamation walked free on Thursday afternoon after a court ordered her release, Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (THLR) said.
Buying cannabis in Thailand may get harder
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/05/2023
» The days of easily buying marijuana in Thailand may soon be over.
Prayut 'to go home' if UTN loses
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/05/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said he will quit politics if the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party, of which he is a prime ministerial candidate, fails to win enough House seats to form a government in Sunday's election.