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Anutin's long political ascent
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 06/02/2026
» Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul's ascent from engineer to the 32nd prime minister caps nearly three decades in politics, shaped by infrastructure discipline, political resilience and the decriminalisation of cannabis.
Shinawatra woes imperil Pheu Thai
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/11/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra faces mounting legal and political challenges, which analysts believe will keep him in prison beyond the next general election, severely undermining the Pheu Thai Party's ability to lead a coalition government.
Where the Silence Speaks: Design for Justice
Published on 08/10/2025
» Under a people-centred approach to justice, Asst Prof Dr Rittirong Chutapruttikorn, a lecturer in Research and Educational Innovation Development Division at Bangkok University, has initiated and developed the “Where the Silence Speaks” project — a groundbreaking initiative aimed at improving the quality of life for vulnerable female inmates, particularly pregnant women and mothers with young children.
Reform will break Thai system's 'punitive legacy'
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 15/09/2025
» Government and law experts discussed reforms of the justice and corrections system during a recent forum held by the Department of Corrections.
Jail scenarios for former Thai PM Thaksin in hospital saga
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/09/2025
» A legal expert has outlined scenarios suggesting former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra may face a prison term in the so-called "14th floor'' hospital case, if his royal pardon request is deemed to be fraudulent.
Coalition in crisis
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/07/2025
» Amnesty bills are now taking precedence over the more controversial Entertainment Complex Bill as the administration walks a political tightrope, with critics wondering if the move is a sincere attempt to reconcile a fragmenting coalition or rather a strategic manoeuvre by an embattled government.
Imprisoned Thai lawyer Arnon receives human rights award
Online Reporters, Published on 23/05/2025
» A Thai lawyer currently incarcerated for speaking out against the monarchy has been awarded an international human rights prize, in recognition of his commitment to free expression and democratic principles, according to media reports.
Uyghurs doing OK, says police chief
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 30/01/2025
» National police chief Pol Gen Kittharath Punpetch has defended the treatment of Uyghurs being detained in Bangkok, saying if their treatment was poor, claims would have surfaced in media reports long ago.
'No special treatment' for Yingluck
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/12/2024
» The Ministry of Justice has denied that a rule allowing prisoners to be released on parole and detained in their houses was made for the benefit of any individual, especially former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra.
'Scapegoat' seeks cash for losses
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/02/2024
» A 28-year-old former factory worker is seeking compensation from the authorities after serving three years in jail for a crime he did not commit -- an undeserved punishment he claims cost him his family.