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Activists, experts welcome slave trade court
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 01/08/2015
» Rights activists and legal experts have welcomed the opening of a Criminal Court division for human trafficking cases, but say tighter law enforcement, as well as efficient regulation of the court itself must be implemented first.
OAG seeks indictments for 72
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 25/07/2015
» The Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) on Friday ordered the indictment of 72 suspects, including an army lieutenant-general, allegedly involved in the trafficking of Rohingya migrants with the Nathawi Provincial Court in Songkhla province.
Students reject military trial
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 24/07/2015
» The 14 students of the New Democracy Movement (NDM) will refuse to cooperate with police unless they are allowed a trial in civilian court, their lawyer said yesterday.
Temple structures to be razed
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 23/07/2015
» The Fine Arts Department (FAD) will oversee the demolition of two recently-built structures at Kalayanamit temple, starting tomorrow.
NACC says Jarupong must declare assets
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 18/07/2015
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has warned former interior minister Jarupong Ruangsuwan he will face criminal charges he fails to submit his assets declaration to the anti-graft body.
NACC defends 'death for graft'
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 15/07/2015
» A law relating to corrupt officials has been broadened to allow those caught being indirectly involved in graft to be executed.
The pure force of student activism
Life, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 15/07/2015
» 'Shoot them, just shoot them!" It didn't take long for such calls to be heard after the police encircled the group of students, huddled in front of Bangkok Art and Culture Centre.
Student activists vow to keep on fighting
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 09/07/2015
» The 14 students of the New Democracy Movement (NDM) have vowed to continue their fight and seek a trial in a civilian court, instead of the military court, when their charges are heard.
Anudith seeks probe panel change
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 29/06/2015
» Former ministers in the Yingluck Shinawatra government accused of misconduct over the compensation scheme for victims of political demonstrations will petition the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) seeking a change in the sub-panel probing the case.
NACC lauds govt graft body move
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 18/06/2015
» The government's decision to place the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) directly under the Prime Minister's authority will improve the country's anti-graft efforts, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) says.