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Phuketwan trial set for 2015
dpa, Published on 26/05/2014
» Two journalists are to go on trial in March on charges of defaming the Thai Navy, for posting online an article on human trafficking, one of the defendants said Monday.
Killing of red-shirt poet condemned
dpa, Published on 24/04/2014
» A human rights group on Thursday called for quick and thorough investigation into the murder of a Thai poet known for his support for the pro-government red-shirt movement and criticism of the country's lese-majeste law.
Malaysian opposition leader convicted
dpa, Published on 21/02/2014
» KUALA LUMPUR - A Malaysian court on Friday convicted an opposition leader of sedition for questioning the decision of an eastern state ruler five years ago.
Call for probe into missing Rohingyas
dpa, Published on 14/02/2014
» Human rights campaigners on Friday called for a transparent investigation into the whereabouts of 1,300 Rohingya Muslims whom authorities claim were deported three months ago.
Rally at Lao embassy for missing activist
dpa, Published on 15/12/2013
» Human rights groups on Sunday gathered outside the Lao embassy in Bangkok to mark the disappearance of Lao civil society leader Sombath Somphone in Vientiane a year ago.
Court postpones Andy Hall case
dpa, Published on 13/09/2013
» The Bangkok Southern Criminal Court postponed a case against a British labour activist for the fifth time on Friday after failing to locate the defendant.
Navy accused of killing Rohingya
dpa, Published on 13/03/2013
» A leading human rights group on Wednesday accused Thai navy personnel of shooting at least two Rohingya asylum seekers and called on the government to investigate the incident.