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People’s Party MP cleared of royal defamation
Published on 21/03/2026
» A People’s Party MP has been acquitted of a royal defamation charge arising from a speech he made at a protest in Ubon Ratchathani province in 2020, according to Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR).
Lawyers decry ‘shameful’ targeting of poll watchers
Online Reporters, Published on 28/02/2026
» The Lawyers Association of Thailand has described as “shameful” and potentially unlawful the move by the Election Commission (EC) to file criminal complaints against six people monitoring a re-run vote in Bangkok last weekend.
EC under fire over lawsuits
Chairit Yonpiam, Published on 28/02/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) is facing mounting criticism after filing criminal complaints against six individuals who publicly questioned aspects of the most recent general election, including alleged irregularities involving QR codes and barcodes printed on ballot papers.
Court extends sentence for lawyer who called for monarchy reform
Reuters and online reporters, Published on 20/02/2026
» The Criminal Court in Bangkok has sentenced jailed human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa to an additional two years and eight months in prison for royal defamation and sedition in connection with a speech he gave at a protest in Bangkok in November 2020, a rights group said on Friday, bringing his combined sentence to more than 30 years.
Bangkok vendors face royal defamation charge
Online Reporters, Published on 22/11/2025
» Two Bangkok noodle vendors have been indicted on a royal defamation charge for putting up signs at their shop calling for the repeal of the lese-majeste law and the release of political prisoners.
Rights lawyer’s jail time reaches 29 years
Online Reporters, Published on 08/07/2025
» Human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa has been sentenced to another 2 years and 4 months in prison for royal defamation and sedition in connection with a speech he gave at a protest in Bangkok in November 2020.
Activist lawyer’s jail time reaches 26 years
Online Reporters, Published on 25/06/2025
» Human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa has been sentenced to another 2 years and 8 months in prison for royal defamation in connection with a speech he gave at a protest in December 2020.
No easy way out for stricken Thai govt
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Mongkol Bangprapa and Panumet Tanraksa, Published on 22/06/2025
» The political crisis has deepened as the Paetongtarn Shinawatra administration faces growing pressure from the public and coalition partners in light of a leaked conversation between the prime minister and Cambodia's Senate President Hun Sen.
Activists say PM could be guilty of death-penalty offence
Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 19/06/2025
» KHON KAEN - Two activists in this northeastern province have filed a police complaint against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, accusing her of violating several sections of the Criminal Code, with punishments that could even include the death penalty.
Bail denied for American scholar charged with royal insult
Online Reporters, Published on 08/04/2025
» The Phitsanulok Provincial Court on Tuesday denied a request for bail by a prominent American academic facing a charge of royal defamation.