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Single mother jailed 7 years for Facebook post
dpa, Published on 16/12/2015
» A single mother was given a seven-year prison term for lese majeste and sedition, her lawyer confirmed on Wednesday.
Dissident blogger released from prison
dpa, Published on 21/09/2015
» WASHINGTON - Vietnam dissident blogger Ta Phong Tan was released from Vietnamese prison and arrived Sunday in the United States, the US State Departmente confirmed.
Court OKs outside check of Koh Tao DNA evidence
dpa, Published on 30/04/2015
» A court on Thursday approved independent verification of the DNA evidence against two suspects in the murder of two British holidaymakers on Koh Tao last year, officials said.
Thailand struggles with dark side of vital fishing industry
dpa, Published on 25/12/2014
» Thailand, the world's third-largest exporter of fish and fishery products, is facing something of a crisis for its international reputation.
HRW Thailand web page blocked
dpa, Published on 27/11/2014
» The Thai government has blocked direct access to the Thailand page of the Human Rights Watch (HRW) website after receiving harsh criticism from the organisation.
Singapore's caning punishment
dpa, Published on 29/04/2014
» Singapore's justice system is notorious for its use of the death penalty, but it also sentences convicts to be caned.
Myanmar census a Pandora's Box
dpa, Published on 27/02/2014
» YANGON - As Myanmar's first nationwide census in 31 years nears, ethnic minority groups are stepping up a campaign to postpone the exercise for a few more months or risk a political backlash.
Kachin girls fall easy prey on border
dpa, Published on 10/11/2013
» JE YANG CAMP - A 17-year-old Kachin girl was locked in a room for three weeks while a Chinese couple tried to sell her as a "temporary wife" to the highest bidder.
Vietnam restricts social media posts
dpa, Published on 01/08/2013
» Facebook users in Vietnam on Thursday slammed a new decree which bans people from posting information found online.