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Gold mine critics claim kill plot
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 03/06/2014
» Villagers in Loei’s Wang Saphung district who oppose gold mining activity in their communities have turned to the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) for protection, claiming their leaders are being targeted by gunmen.
Gender variant clinic to open for teenagers
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 02/06/2014
» The opening of a gender variant clinic in Thailand will help gender non-conforming adolescents and their families gain proper advice leading to family acceptance, self-confidence and a healthy life, an adolescent specialist who initiated the clinic said.
Armed thugs assault mine protesters
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 17/05/2014
» About 300 men armed with guns and wooden clubs detained and savagely assaulted villagers in Loei late on Thursday who were protesting against the operation of a local gold mine.
'Mr Big' threatens Loei villagers
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 26/04/2014
» Villagers opposed to a gold and copper mine in Baan Na Nong Bon in Loei province have expressed concern for their safety after they claim they were threatened by a former senior military officer.
Junk shop blast locals seek legal aid
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 23/04/2014
» Residents affected by the explosion of a World War II bomb at a junk shop three weeks ago in Bang Khen district yesterday sought legal help from the Lawyers Council of Thailand (LCT).
Police fail again to appear before human rights panel
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 28/02/2014
» Police officials yesterday failed for a second time to appear before the National Human Rights Commission which is probing violence during a police attempt to reclaim Phan Fah Bridge from Dhamma Army protesters last month.
Dhamma Army vows not to surrender
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 20/02/2014
» Ratchadamnoen Klang Avenue is strewn with overturned and smashed police vehicles, the aftermath of Tuesday’s clash between the authorities and protesters, but anti-government demonstrators from the Dhamma Army are vowing to hold on to their protest site whatever the cost.
Demonstrators march to US embassy, city
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 20/12/2013
» The anti-government demonstrators yesterday geared up for Sunday's mass rally by marching through downtown Bangkok and gathered outside the US embassy to protest against Washington's support of the Feb 2 general election.
Protesters tell US to 'butt out'
Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 19/12/2013
» About 500 student-led demonstrators rallied outside the United States embassy in Bangkok on Thursday, loudly denouncing Washington for supporting the Feb 2 election in Thailand.
Sathit believes civil disobedience will work
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 20/11/2013
» Former Democrat MP for Trang Sathit Wongnongtoey is among the nine opposition representatives who resigned to lead the street protests against the Pheu Thai-sponsored blanket amnesty bill.