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Thai Activist Sentenced to Additional Prison Time For Defaming Monarchy

Thai Activist Sentenced to Additional Prison Time For Defaming Monarchy

By Sebastian Strangio
Arnon Nampa has now been sentenced to more than 18 years imprisonment in six lese-majeste cases.

Banning Reformist Parties Won’t Stop Move for Change in Thailand

Banning Reformist Parties Won’t Stop Move for Change in Thailand

By Voranai Vanijaka
Things may get worse after Thailand’s Move Forward Party dissolution, but they vow to fight on.
Thailand’s Constitutional Court Dissolves Progressive Move Forward Party

Thailand’s Constitutional Court Dissolves Progressive Move Forward Party

By Associated Press
The ruling is part of a long war of attrition against the progressive opposition by conservative forces trying to maintain their grip on power.

Thailand’s Move Forward Party Faces Dissolution, but Its Former Chief Remains Hopeful

Thailand’s Move Forward Party Faces Dissolution, but Its Former Chief Remains Hopeful

By Jerry Harmer and Jintamas Saksornchai
The Constitutional Court is set to hand down its ruling in a case that could result in the dissolution of the party, which won the most votes in last year's election.

Thailand’s MFP Remains Defiant as Crucial Court Decision Looms

Thailand’s MFP Remains Defiant as Crucial Court Decision Looms

By Sebastian Strangio
The popular opposition party faces dissolution over its pledge to amend the country's severe lese-majeste law.

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Former Thai PM Thaksin to be Charged With Royal Defamation

Former Thai PM Thaksin to be Charged With Royal Defamation

By Sebastian Strangio
The pact between Thaksin's camp and the royalist establishment, which allowed the former leader to return from self-exile last year, may be starting to fray.

Two More Thai Activists Sentenced to Prison on Lese-Majeste Charges

Two More Thai Activists Sentenced to Prison on Lese-Majeste Charges

By Sebastian Strangio
Both were granted bail pending an appeal, following the recent death of a monarchy-reform activist in custody.
Thai Monarchy Reform Activist Dies in Custody After Months-Long Hunger Strike

Thai Monarchy Reform Activist Dies in Custody After Months-Long Hunger Strike

By Sebastian Strangio
The death of Netiporn “Bung” Sanesangkhom has drawn attention to the Thai government's cruel use of pretrial detention to silence peaceful critics of the monarchy.

Even If Thailand’s MFP Is Dissolved, the Monarchy Reform Movement Will Live On

Even If Thailand’s MFP Is Dissolved, the Monarchy Reform Movement Will Live On

By David Hutt
If disbanded over its pledge to reform the country's "sacred" institution, the Move Forward Party will simply re-emerge in new form.

Thai Court Announces Another Harsh Prison Sentence Under Royal Insult Law

Thai Court Announces Another Harsh Prison Sentence Under Royal Insult Law

By Sebastian Strangio
The 25-year jail term came just days after the Election Commission ordered the disbanding of a major opposition party for advocating the reform of the lese-majeste law.

Pita Limjaroenrat’s Vision for Thailand

Pita Limjaroenrat’s Vision for Thailand

By Richard Yarrow and Saly Sirothphiphat
In an interview, the opposition MP discusses his political future and the way forward for Thailand.
Thai Activists Arrested After Royal Motorcade Confrontation

Thai Activists Arrested After Royal Motorcade Confrontation

By Sebastian Strangio
The charges follow an incident over the weekend in which monarchy reform activists and ultra-royalists engaged in a public brawl in Bangkok.

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