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‘Hi-so Luk Nat’ held on threat and drug charges
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/08/2025
» Police have arrested “Hi-so Luk Nat”, a wealthy Bangkok resident who became a high-profile figure in anti-government protests in 2021, on drug charges and seized numerous weapons after a woman accused him of threatening her and forcing her to take drugs.
Cannabis backers start hunger strike
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/07/2024
» Pro-cannabis activists on Wednesday began a hunger strike to demand that the government listen to their views, as the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) affirmed that parts of the plant would be relisted as a narcotic on Jan 1.
Weed protesters 'not going anywhere'
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/06/2024
» A gathering of cannabis advocacy groups outside Government House who are opposed to the relisting of the plant said they will stay there until a law to control its use was enacted.
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.
Cannabis U-turn could bring protests, lawsuits
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/05/2024
» The government’s move to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic threatens to trigger street protests and lawsuits by owners of thousands of dispensaries that have sprung up across the country since decriminalisation two years ago.
Rally against Thaksin's release, warning of bigger protests
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/02/2024
» A small group of protesters gathered outside the Justice Ministry on Monday opposing the expected release of Thaksin Shinawatra from prison without having spent a day behind bars.
Chiang Mai airport's new hours met with protests
Gary Boyle, Published on 31/10/2023
» Residents are protesting a plan to extend Chiang Mai International Airport's operating hours, saying many have yet to be compensated for damage caused by flights taking off and landing at the airport over the past five years.
Chinese armed robbery suspect arrested
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/09/2023
» A Chinese national suspected of taking part in a robbery in Huai Khwang district of Bangkok last Friday was arrested on Wednesday in Sri Racha district of Chon Buri, police said.
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.
Cabbie returns wallet with B370k inside
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/08/2023
» A taxi driver has been widely praised after he returned a wallet containing over 370,000 baht in foreign currencies to a Bangladeshi tourist who had dropped it in his cab on Saturday.