Murder case of police chief Nakhon Sawan
The case of a suspect killed by police in Nakhon Sawan sheds light on rampant police brutality in Thailand but police reform is unlikely, Human Rights Watch says.
News from Thailand – February 15, 2015
A selection of today's most important Thai news, including:
– Message from HRM about military court is incorrect says Junta
– Police from the Thong Lor office are not allowed to harass tourists
– Drowned Japanese on Phuket probably committed suicide
– Stricter rules for taxi vans to increase safety
– African gang arrested that swindled 100 Thai women
Thailand must investigate murder of environmental activists
The Thai government should immediately launch an investigation into the murder of Prajob Nao-opas, a prominent environmental activist in Chachoengsao province. That says the human rights organization Human Rights Watch.
News from Thailand – April 11, 2012
The signing of the purchase contract for the purchase of tablet PCs has been postponed for the third time. We have to wait until the Chinese supplier issues a bank guarantee and the Attorney General's office has approved the agreement with the supplier.
Human Rights Watch: Thailand must lift state of emergency
BANGKOK - The government of Thailand should no longer use special powers that restrict civil liberties. This is according to human rights organization Human Rights Watch. Five months ago, the government seized extra power in connection with the unrest in Bangkok and some other regions. Supporters of the ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra partially shut down the country with actions. The additional powers allow the Thai authorities, among other things, to arrest and detain suspects without charge. …
