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Ampon team of lawyers say their best 'not good enough'
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 11/05/2012
» Defence lawyers for the late Ampon Tangnoppakul, or Ah Kong, insist they did their best in court while admitting inexperience may have played a part in their losing the case.
Ah Kong's death shakes inmates
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 11/05/2012
» The death of lese majeste convict Ampon Tangnoppakul, or Ah Kong, has been a shock to his fellow inmates convicted of the same charge in Bangkok Remand Prison, many of whom wear a small piece of black cloth in mourning.
Ampon's death sparks outcry
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 10/05/2012
» The death of high-profile lese majeste convict Uncle SMS while in a prison hospital has sparked outcry from local and international human rights organisations over poor medical services for prisoners.
Inmates blame UDD for Ah Kong's death
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 10/05/2012
» The red-shirt United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) and the Yingluck Shinawatra government are to blame for the death of convict Ampon Tangnoppakul, also known as Ah Kong and Uncle SMS, because they had not done enough to right the wrongs inherent in the handling of lese majeste cases, some of Ampon's fellow prisoners said on Thursday.
Chiranuch's LM verdict tomorrow
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 29/04/2012
» The verdict in lese majeste and computer crimes charges against Prachatai webmaster Chiranuch Premchaiporn will be read on Monday in the Bangkok Criminal Court under heavy international scrutiny because of the implications for internet service providers.
Chalerm drug execution plan queried
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 16/04/2012
» Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung's proposal to execute condemned drug convicts within 15 days of an unsuccessful appeal could violate the constitution, an activist says.
Thailand to tell UN why courts hand down death
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 10/03/2012
» Thailand is to explain to the United Nations Human Rights Council next week why it has not yet abolished capital punishment.
Surachai gets 7 years in jail for lese majeste
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 29/02/2012
» Surachai Danwattananusorn, also known Surachai sae Dan, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for lese majeste by the Criminal Court yesterday.
Surachai, 70, gets seven years for lese majeste
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 28/02/2012
» Surachai Danwattananusorn, also known Surachai sae Dan, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for lese majeste by the Criminal Court on Tuesday, but the sentence was halved because he admitted to the three offences.
Hungry for justice, More red shirts fast
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 19/02/2012
» The refusal by the Criminal Court to grant bail to more than 50 detained red shirt supporters has sparked relatives and activists to launch more hunger strikes.