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Pop firebrand's rocky road to monkhood
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 27/01/2012
» From pop star to fiery protest leader and probably best remembered for escaping the clutches of the police by climbing down a length of rope from a hotel balcony, Arisman Pongruangrong now walks calmly in his new role as a Buddhist monk.
Justice for poor hinges on reform
News, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 26/01/2012
» After 12 years of an exhaustive series of court battles, Paijit Silarak, the grassroots activist and arch enemy of Rasi Salai Dam, can finally let out a sigh of relief.
PM vows to protect lese majeste law
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/01/2012
» The government will not amend the controversial lese majeste law, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said yesterday.
Senate group, activist defend lese majeste law
Online Reporters, Published on 13/01/2012
» A senate committee opposes moves to amend Section 112 of the Criminal Code, the lese majeste law, saying those who are against the law might have a hidden agenda.
Internet fuels Palestinian drive for expression
AFP, Published on 06/01/2012
» Inspired by the role of social media in the Arab Spring, Palestinians have harnessed the same tools, under the wary gaze of the authorities in the West Bank and Gaza.
One out, one in
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/12/2011
» The Appeals Court has released red-shirt leader Arisman Pongruangrong on bail and he could be a free man today if he gets bail in a second case. Meanwhile, a second leader, Kwanchai Praipana, was not so lucky.
S. Korea tightens monitoring of social media
AFP, Published on 09/12/2011
» South Korea has tightened monitoring of popular social networking sites to curb illicit content including an upsurge in North Korean propaganda, officials said Thursday.
Chalerm says Supoj money came from rail projects (updated)
Published on 25/11/2011
» How did so much cash end up in the home of transport permanent secretary Supoj Saplom? Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung thinks he knows.
Police as Thailand's new media censor?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/11/2011
» Secret plans to hand media censorship over to police. Yingluck govt plan to give power to close newspapers to police chief.
Egypt military quizzes activist after 'defamation'
AFP, Published on 15/08/2011
» Egypt's military prosecution on Sunday detained activist and blogger Asma Mahfuz for questioning for allegedly defaming the military council on Facebook and Twitter, the official MENA news agency reported.