Thai PM orders probe into death of activist in pre-trial detention
7 months, 1 week ago

Thai PM orders probe into death of activist in pre-trial detention

The Hindu  

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin ordered an investigation on Wednesday into the death of a young political activist who died after she went on a partial hunger strike during pre-trial detention on charges including insulting the country's monarchy. Hundreds of people, including activists and opposition lawmakers, joined a candlelight vigil on Tuesday night for Netiporn "Bung" Sanesangkhom, 28, who died in a prison hospital of heart failure, while Western diplomats and rights groups mourned her death on social media. Netiporn was jailed in January for contempt of court and her custody was extended after her bail was revoked in a royal insult case, legal aid group Thai Lawyers for Human Rights said. Since January, bail requests for 27 political activists in pre-trial detentions, including 17 who are charged with lese majeste, have been rejected by the court, the legal aid group said.

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Thaksin Shinawatra: Former Thai PM indicted in royal insult case
6 months ago

Thaksin Shinawatra: Former Thai PM indicted in royal insult case

The Independent  

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Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin is in trouble again as he’s indicted for royal defamation
6 months ago

Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin is in trouble again as he’s indicted for royal defamation

Associated Press  

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Thaksin indicted for alleged insult of monarchy, granted bail
6 months ago

Thaksin indicted for alleged insult of monarchy, granted bail

China Daily  

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Former Thailand PM Thaksin Shinawatra to go on trial for royal insult
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Former Thailand PM Thaksin Shinawatra to go on trial for royal insult

Al Jazeera  

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What Thaksin Shinawatra’s Parole Says About Thai Politics
9 months ago

What Thaksin Shinawatra’s Parole Says About Thai Politics

The Diplomat  

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Thai democracy activist sentenced to more jail time for ‘royal insults’
11 months ago

Thai democracy activist sentenced to more jail time for ‘royal insults’

Al Jazeera  

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Thai MP sentenced to six years for insulting monarchy
1 year ago

Thai MP sentenced to six years for insulting monarchy

Al Jazeera  

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Prominent Thai human rights lawyer accused of insulting the king receives a 4-year prison term
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Prominent Thai human rights lawyer accused of insulting the king receives a 4-year prison term

Associated Press  

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Thai king cuts ex-PM Thaksin's jail term to one year
1 year, 3 months ago

Thai king cuts ex-PM Thaksin's jail term to one year

The Hindu  

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Thailand’s Ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra Moved to Hospital Day after Return From Exile
1 year, 4 months ago

Thailand’s Ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra Moved to Hospital Day after Return From Exile

News 18  

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Thailand's divisive ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra readies return during political turmoil
1 year, 4 months ago

Thailand's divisive ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra readies return during political turmoil

The Independent  

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Thai teen detained for ‘insulting’ monarchy released after 50 days
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Thai teen detained for ‘insulting’ monarchy released after 50 days

The Independent  

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Thai Activists Stage Crop Top Protest to Stand in Solidarity With Those Facing Royal Insult Charges
4 years ago

Thai Activists Stage Crop Top Protest to Stand in Solidarity With Those Facing Royal Insult Charges

News 18  

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In Thailand, A 21-Year-Old Student Dares To Tackle A Taboo Subject
4 years, 4 months ago

In Thailand, A 21-Year-Old Student Dares To Tackle A Taboo Subject

NPR  

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Thailand: Police arrest pro-democracy activists and rappers in crackdown on anti-government protests
4 years, 4 months ago

Thailand: Police arrest pro-democracy activists and rappers in crackdown on anti-government protests

The Independent  

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