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Law change sought for unknown bodies
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 02/11/2021
» The Central Institute of Forensic Science will push for an amendment to the law on dealing with unidentified bodies to reduce congestion in cemeteries.
New DSI chief approved by cabinet
King-oua Laohong, Published on 24/08/2021
» The cabinet on Tuesday endorsed Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin's recommendation that Trairit Temahiwong, an inspector-general at the ministry, be appointed the new director-general of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), effective on Oct 1.
Mum wants 'Penguin' moved out of prison hospital
King-oua Laohong, Published on 23/08/2021
» The mother of prominent activist Parit "Penguin" Chiwarak has asked Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin to transfer her son and another protester from a prison hospital to Thammasat University Hospital for treatment of Covid-19 and other ailments.
No bail for protest leader 'Penguin' with Covid-19
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 19/08/2021
» Thanyaburi Court on Wednesday rejected a bail request for Parit "Penguin" Chiwarak and seven others charged in connection with a protest in front of the Region 1 Border Patrol Police headquarters in Pathum Thani's Khlong Luang district on Aug 2.
Politician 'used proxy to take PhD exams'
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 15/04/2021
» Deputy Prime Minister and Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Prawit Wongsuwon has ordered an investigation into a scandal in which a party politician is accused of using a proxy to attend classes and take exams to gain a doctoral degree.
Detained protester Panusaya 'skipping dinner'
King-oua Laohong, Published on 31/03/2021
» Panusaya "Rung" Sitthijirawatanakul, a defendant charged with lese majeste being detained at the Central Women's Correctional Institution, has said she is foregoing dinner for three days, from Tuesday, Corrections Department deputy director-general Tawatchai Chaiwat said on Wednesday.
Rally leaders resist Covid-19 testing, put others at risk
King-oua Laohong, Published on 18/03/2021
» The Justice Ministry has denied claims that prison warders threatened three detained anti-government rally leaders and said they resisted Covid-19 testing and ignored the safety of other inmates.
Ratsadon mothers petition for fair probe into prison Covid testing attempt
King-oua Laohong, Published on 17/03/2021
» The mothers of five Ratsadon group leaders detained at Bangkok Remand Prison on Wednesday petitioned the Justice Ministry for a fair investigation into an attempt by prison officials to take two detainees from their cells for Covid-19 testing on Monday night.
'Penguin' on partial hunger strike
King-oua Laohong, Published on 17/03/2021
» Protest leader Parit "Penguin" Chiwarak has begun a partial hunger strike in prison, consuming only milk, sweet drinks and mineral water, Thanakrit Jit-areerak, secretary to Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin, said on Wednesday.
Academics call for release on bail of detained protest leaders
King-oua Laohong, Published on 15/02/2021
» Four academics claiming to represent 255 lecturers at 31 education establishments read out a statement in front of Bangkok Remand Prison on Monday morning, calling for the release on bail of four pro-democracy activists currently in detention.