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Thai Royal Defamation Case Against American Academic Could Have Dire Consequences

Thai Royal Defamation Case Against American Academic Could Have Dire Consequences

By Mark S. Cogan
The case against Paul Chambers, a lecturer at Naresuan University in northern Thailand, has ominous implications for foreign researchers in Thailand.
Thai Court Denies Bail for American Academic Accused of Defaming Monarchy

Thai Court Denies Bail for American Academic Accused of Defaming Monarchy

By Sebastian Strangio
Paul Chambers of Naresuan University, a leading academic authority on the Thai military, has been deemed a flight risk and imprisoned pending trial.

Prominent American Academic Accused of Defaming Thai Monarchy

Prominent American Academic Accused of Defaming Thai Monarchy

By Sebastian Strangio
The Royal Thai Army has accused Paul Chambers, a lecturer at Naresuan University in Phitsanulok, of violating the lese-majeste law and Computer Crime Act.

Thai Opposition Leader Defends Support for Lese-Majeste Law Change

Thai Opposition Leader Defends Support for Lese-Majeste Law Change

By Sebastian Strangio
The country's anti-corruption agency is investigating 44 ex-MPs from the dissolved Move Forward Party over their support for changes to the law.

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.

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.

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