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August 01, 2020
Thai Court Allows Cambodian Class Action Against Thai Firm
By Associated Press
"This is a David vs. Goliath case that will redefine access to justice for the victims of corporate abuse in Southeast Asia and beyond,” one expert said.
July 29, 2020
Thai PM Orders Probe Into Dropping of Red Bull Scion’s Case
By Associated Press
A Thai heir to the Red Bull energy drink fortune was accused of killing a policeman in a hit-and-run eight years ago. Charges were dropped. Why?
July 20, 2020
After Mass Protest, Thailand’s Pro-Democracy Activists Look to Keep Momentum
By Associated Press
Activists followed up the 2,000-strong demonstration on Saturday with smaller protests.
July 15, 2020
Thai Man Forced Into Psychiatric Hospital Over T-shirt Motto
By Associated Press
After posting a picture of himself wearing a t-shirt with the statement “I have lost all faith in the institution of monarchy,” Tiwakorn Vithiton was forcibly hospitalized.
July 14, 2020
Thais Seek to Fix Errors That Allowed Infected Foreigners in
By Associated Press
Two foreigners -- a member of an Egyptian military delegation and the child of a Sudanese diplomat -- infected with COVID-19 have prompted a revision of Thailand’s rules.
June 25, 2020
Suspending Lèse Majesté Could Actually Strengthen Thailand’s Monarchy
By David Hutt
Free speech could even get worse because of the suspension of lèse majesté.
June 22, 2020
Thai Army Whistleblower Accused of Abandoning Post Gets Bail
By Associated Press
Sgt. Narongchai tried to expose corruption in his unit via official channels and his career suffered. He later fled his unit in fear for his life after reporting once again.
June 12, 2020
Thailand Eases More Coronavirus Restrictions, Ends Curfew
By Associated Press
Social distancing rules will remain in effect, but businesses will be able to reopen starting Monday.
June 10, 2020
Prospects for a Peace Deal in Thailand’s Deep South
By Kenneth Yeo Yaoren and Jasminder Singh
Despite recent hopeful signs, disunity among the insurgents and a lack of urgency on both sides will hinder peace efforts.
June 06, 2020
A Softer Approach From Thailand’s Sophisticated Monarch
By Pavin Chachavalpongpun
Leaving the leveling of lèse-majesté cases behind, the Thai government has found softer ways to control criticism.
June 05, 2020
Rights Group Says Another Thai Dissident Abducted in Southeast Asia
By Associated Press
Armed men snatched Wanchalearm Satsaksit off the street in front of his apartment in the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh late Thursday afternoon.
June 03, 2020
What to Make of South Thailand’s COVID Quasi-Ceasefire
By Jason Johnson
Amid a short-term peace in Thailand’s Muslim far south, insurgent leaders are looking for a better opportunity for negotiations.
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