Activist Arnon Nampa jailed for calling for royal reform
Prominent activist and human rights lawyer, Arnon Nampa (อานนท์นำภา, Aanon Namphaa), was sentenced to four years in prison last week. The BBC wrote an article about that.
Thaksin Shinawatra charged with lèse majesté
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, returned after 2015 years in exile, is charged with lèse majesté following a 18 interview. Charged with lèse majesté and computer crime, Shinawatra faces significant jail time under Thailand's strict laws, with a trial date set for June XNUMX. This case highlights the ongoing political tensions in Thailand.
On the morning of May 14, 28-year-old political activist “Bung” died of cardiac arrest. She had been on a partial hunger strike since the end of January. The following is an abridged and slightly modified translation of Khaosod English article about her death.
On Tuesday, February 13, two journalists were arrested and briefly detained for reporting on graffiti on the outside wall of Wat Phra Kaew last March. A few demonstrators had written the anarchist symbol (an A within an O) with a crossed-out number 112, the lese majeste article, behind it. "We were just doing our job," photographer Nattaphon Phanphongsanon told reporters.
Thai opposition politician gets 6 years in prison for criticizing monarchy: Verdict contrary to freedom of expression
In a high-profile trial in Thailand, an opposition MP has been sentenced to six years in prison for violating laws against 'insulting the monarchy'. Rukchanok “Ice” Srinork, a 29-year-old politician from the Move Forward Party, was convicted on December 13, 2023. This ruling has caused an international outcry, with Human Rights Watch seeing the accusations as a direct attack on freedom of expression. This case not only highlights local political dynamics in Thailand, but also the broader discussion about human rights and freedom of expression in the country.
Thai activist Anon Nampha (39) convicted of lèse majesté
In a stunning ruling, Anon Nampa, a leading Thai human rights lawyer and activist, has been sentenced to four years in prison on charges of insulting the Thai monarchy. During mass protests in 2020, he advocated reforms within the royal family. This conviction highlights Thailand's strict lèse-majesté laws and the possible suppression of dissent.
Tantawan 'Tawan' Tuatulanon, a 20-year-old woman, has been advocating for a reform of the monarchy in Thailand for many years. The documentary below shows how she is followed and prosecuted by the police and the judiciary.
Thanathorn charged with lèse majeste after criticizing government vaccination policy
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) will file a lèse-majeste complaint against Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, former party leader of Future Forward and now leader of the Progressive Movement.
Thai gets 35 years in prison for lese majeste
Vichai Thepwon, 34, was actually sentenced to 70 years in prison. His sentence was cut in half after he pleaded guilty to XNUMX counts of insulting the Thai royal family. It is the highest punishment for lese majeste in Thailand so far. A military court in Bangkok has issued the verdict.
BBC Thai website may be prosecuted for lèse majesté
The publication of a critical article about the new king by the BBC Thai website may have serious consequences for those involved.
Thai mother types "yes" on Facebook and is arrested
Sirawith's mother, a Thai activist, has been charged with lèse majesté. The woman risks up to fifteen years in prison because she responded to a Facebook message with the word "yes".
Doubts about death of famous fortune teller 'Mor Yong'
There has been a stir in Thailand over the death of the famous fortune teller Suriyan Sujaritpalawong, known in Thailand as 'Mor Yong'. The man was a popular fortune teller among the wealthy in Thailand.
30 years in prison for lèse majesté
A Kanchanaburi man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for lèse majesté. A military court in Bangkok found 48-year-old Pongsak Sriboonpeng guilty in six counts of insulting the monarchy.
Thai authorities have issued lèse-majeste charges against former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced yesterday that they have revoked Thaksin's two Thai passports.
Respect
The news from the Netherlands via BVN really surprised me. The concept of “freedom of expression” is interpreted very differently. A man shouts in public: "F*ck the king!"
The former parents-in-law of the Thai crown prince have been given a prison sentence for lese majeste. Apiruj and Wanthanee Suwadee (72 and 66) have to go to prison for 2,5 years.
News from Thailand – February 24, 2015
A selection of today's most important Thai news, including:
– The Sangha comes with another statement about controversial abbot
– Wat Dhammakaya financed with laundered money
– German businessman (40) shoots himself after a fight with girlfriend
– Airport Rail Link will deploy extra night trains from Suvarnabhumi
– THAI Airways sells 42 planes to avoid bankruptcy
News from Thailand – February 7, 2015
A selection of today's most important Thai news, including:
– Prayut walks hand in hand with Chinese defense minister.
– Webmaster news site ASTV arrested for lèse majesté.
– Dutch couple arrested in car for Swiss army knife.
– Elderly German remains destitute after love for Thai lady.
– Monk (52) accused of sexually abusing stepdaughter.
Thailand wants lèse-majeste suspects to be extradited
The Thai government wants to convince foreign governments that violators of the lèse-majesté law should be returned to Thailand so that they can be tried there.
News from Thailand – December 4, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Quarrel over Jakkrit inheritance (200 million baht) between widow and father
• Thailand slightly less corrupt (or other countries more)
• Students: We are not paid for three-finger gesture
Corruption scandal – The big cleanup continues
Two suspects from the criminal network of police chief Pongpat Chayaphan turned themselves in on Saturday evening. Two more suspects will report this afternoon. A total of 19 suspects have now been arrested.
Fighting the lèse-majeste law from a prison cell
The Bangkok Post took the brave step of publishing a letter from Somyot Pruksakasemsuk, a trade union leader who was sentenced to 112 years in prison for lèse majesté. A poignant document that explains why Article XNUMX causes so much damage and that also shows how Somyot took a heroic step to publicize his cause (and those of many others). He is a political prisoner.