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Jailed activist weakened by hunger strike dies
Published on 15/05/2024
» Jailed activist Netiporn “Boong” Sanesangkhom, 28, was pronounced dead at Thammasat University Hospital late Tuesday morning, over three months after she had started a dry hunger strike.
Jatuporn wants CCTV footage of 'sick' Thaksin
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/08/2023
» Political activist Jatuporn Prompan has demanded the Department of Corrections (DoC) and the Police General Hospital release CCTV footage to prove that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is really ill.
Thanathorn's group warned over laser messages
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/05/2020
» Police and soldiers have warned the Progressive Movement of prosecution for its building projections, with messages related to the political demonstration crackdown in 2010.
Regime under fire as it rains cash on villagers
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 21/03/2018
» The Prayut Chan-o-cha government plans to inject 30 billion baht into more than 82,000 villages nationwide amid criticism it is aiming to score political points ahead of the general election that is expected next February.
Red shirt-Dhammakaya connection: Kotee in hiding
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/03/2017
» Arrest of followers of armed red shirt leader Kotee, said to be traveling from Dhammakaya to Cambodia where Kotee is in hiding after arrest warrant issued years ago.
Referendum: Easy win for 'yes' vote (Updated Monday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/08/2016
» The draft constitution cruised to an easy win on Sunday in the long-awaited referendum. Analysts say results showed that many people were fed up with politicians and their corrupt ways.
Bombing confession confirmed, Political link theory questioned
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/09/2015
» The lawyer for the prime bombing suspect has confirmed he has confessed to the crime. Meanwhile, police statements that there is evidence that last month's bombings had a local political connection have quickly come under criticism.
UN anti-junta protests not disruptive
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/09/2015
» Thus far, demonstrations near the UN in New York – for and against the Prayut government – have been small and peaceful as the PM prepares to address the General Assemby on Wednesday.
PM warns over bomb attacks as warrants issued for 9 suspects (UPDATED)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 10/03/2015
» The grenade attack at the Criminal Court on Saturday aimed to demonstrate that anti-government dissent still exists, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says. Meanwhile, security is tight over warnings of more bombs this Sunday.
Bangkok Post photographer wins picture of year award
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/03/2015
» A picture of a Buddhist monk being assaulted at a political rally taken by Bangkok Post photographer Thiti Wannamontha has won the Picture of the Year from five images short-listed for the final round of the prestigious award.