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Anti-torture law falling short, seminar told
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 14/03/2026
» Three years after Thailand enacted landmark legislation to combat torture and enforced disappearance, rights advocates and legal experts contend the law still faces serious gaps in enforcement.
Tisana refuses to cave on ideology
Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 26/02/2026
» Tisana Choonhavan, a former MP for Bangkok's Constituency 2 (Pathumwan, Sathon and Ratchathewi) under the People's Party (PP), has stirred controversy after alleging irregularities in her former party's management and operations.
Jade warns charter rewrite is a 'trap'
Post Reporters, Published on 18/01/2026
» Jade Donavanik, Rak Chart's prime ministerial candidate, warned the public not to be misled by campaigns advocating a new constitution, claiming they were a tactic by corrupt politicians seeking to abolish the 2017 charter, which he said contains strong anti-corruption mechanisms.
Thai 'little ghosts' urged to join Korea amnesty scheme
Online Reporters, Published on 19/12/2025
» All Thais working illegally or overstaying in South Korea have been strongly advised to apply for an amnesty offer to avoid penalties and possible blacklisting.
Thailand extradites Vietnamese activist
Online Reporters, Published on 29/11/2025
» Thai authorities have extradited Vietnamese activist Y Quynh Bdap after the Court of Appeal upheld the extradition order, despite warnings by human rights groups that he could face torture in Vietnam.
Rohingya survivor recalls deadly sinking
Reuters, Published on 11/11/2025
» LANGKAWI, Malaysia - The death toll from the sinking of a boat carrying members of Myanmar’s persecuted Rohingya Muslim minority climbed to 27 on Tuesday, as a survivor recalled a harrowing journey that left him floating for days in the Andaman Sea.
Thailand, Malaysia resume search for missing Rohingya after deadly boat sinking
Reuters, Published on 11/11/2025
» LANGKAWI, Malaysia/BANGKOK — Malaysian and Thai authorities on Tuesday resumed their search for dozens of people missing at sea, days after a boat carrying members of Myanmar's persecuted Rohingya Muslim minority sank near the border between the two countries, killing at least 21.
Bills giving 'amnesty' to forest encroachers draw flak
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/10/2025
» Three conservation groups are rallying for public support against two bills they say would grant amnesty to forest encroachers and investors, influential figures or politicians linked with them.
Calls for scope of amnesty bills to widen
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/10/2025
» A movement calling itself the People's Amnesty Network has urged lawmakers to expand the scope of political amnesty bills currently being deliberated in the House to include offences under Sections 110 and 112 of the Criminal Code.
Senators raise doubts on charter change
MONGKOL BANGPRAPA, Published on 14/10/2025
» As parliament prepares to debate three constitutional amendment bills today and tomorrow, senators remain divided over the timing, necessity and potential impact on political stability.