By Thai Newsroom Reporters MOST PEOPLE SAY THEY DO NOT believe the Pheu Thai-led coalition government could effectively melt the country’s decades-old political polarisation, according to the latest NIDA Poll released today (Aug.27). The opinion poll, recently conducted among a total of 1,310 constituents from all walks of life in all regions of the
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2 young activists end hunger strike after 53 days to live and fight on
TWO female activists who have been on a severe hunger strike since January 18 to press for release of 21 political detainees with some including themselves facing lese majeste and sedition charges ended their protest fast after 53 days today (Mar. 11) so as to live and fight on, Matichon newspaper said. One of
Read moreMove Forward MP calls for abolition of army-led ISOC
By Thai Newsroom Reporters MOVE FORWARD MP Amarat Chokpamitkul today (Feb.16) called for abolition of the army-led Internal Security Operations Command which has allegedly looked to persecute people with opposing views as if they were enemies of the country. During a second day of censure debate without subsequent votes of confidence, Amarat suggested the
Read moreHunger strikers accept potassium amid concern about malnutrition
THE TWO female political detainees who have been on an severe hunger strike since Jan. 18 today (Feb. 16) started taking potassium as if this mineral drops too low the heart muscles are affected with the doctors concerned about the effect of extreme malnutrition and pointed out they need urgent treatment, Matichon newspaper said
Read moreHunger strikers to leave hospital if 8 others not granted bail
ONE of two female political detainees on a severe hunger strike posted a message on Facebook saying that if eight others are not bailed out within three days from tomorrow (Feb. 9) they will leave the hospital to continue their protest fast at the right place, Matichon newspaper said. The two of them, Tantawan
Read moreJailed activist to refrain from sleeping in support of hunger strikers
A MALE POLITICAL detainee is going to start refraining from sleeping in support of two female activists who are on severe hunger strike to get their demands met, Matichon newspaper said this afternoon (Feb. 6). The Lawyers for Human Rights Centre said Mr. Sophon “Get” Surarittamrong who is facing charges under Criminal Code Section
Read moreParents alerted as hunger strikers’ condition worsen
DOCTORS at Thammasat Hospital called the parents of two young woman activists on a severe hunger strike as well as their lawyer to come over this morning (Feb. 6) as their symptoms have deteriorated, Matichon newspaper said. At 7.52 p.m. Mr. Kritsadang Nutcharat, or Lawyer Dang, from the Lawyers for Human Rights Centre, posted
Read moreSomsak vows to help defuse crisis over hunger strikers
By Thai Newsroom Reporters JUSTICE MINISTER SOMSAK Thepsuthin today (Feb.1) pledged to take steps to have bail granted by court for political detainees, particularly a couple of young woman activists still on a severe hunger strike, in bid to help defuse a looming crisis. Somsak made his comment in response to the life-and-death situation
Read moreProtester dies during rally for release of political detainees
ONE OF the protesters participating in Talufah activist group’s rally and submission of a new petition to the Criminal Court calling for the release of all political activists died during the activity, Matichon newspaper said this afternoon (Jan. 29). Mr. Anon Nampha, a human rights lawyer, said Uncle Phairoj, or Mr. Phairoj Chotisriphanporn, died
Read more112-hour standing in protest of detaining 21 political activists starts
By Thai Newsroom Reporters A GROUP OF POLITICAL activists has today (Jan.22) begun to literally demonstrate a 112-hour standing in support of a persistent call for release of 21 political detainees, including a few earlier arrested on lese majeste charges and currently conducting a severe hunger strike. Members of the so-called Thalufa activist group
Read moreProtest in front of court in support of fasting activists
A GROUP of protesters are continuing their demonstration in front of the Criminal Court on Ratchadapisek Road in conjunction with a hunger strike by two detained female activists who are neither eating nor drinking water with tonight (Jan. 21) being the third night but they have been taken to the Correctional Department’s hospital, Matichon
Read moreChulalongkorn, Thammasat students push for freeing 21 political detainees
. By Thai Newsroom Reporters CHULALONGKORN AND THAMMASAT university students have today (Jan.20) begun to move in support of a resolute call for unconditional, immediate release of 21 detained political activists. Large banners were spotted dangling from some buildings in the premises of Chulalongkorn University and Thammasat University’s Tha Prachan campus with statements encouraging students
Read moreArthit lashes out at parties for focusing on reshuffle and ‘landslide’ win
By Thai Newsroom Reporters FORMER HOUSE SPEAKER Arthit Ourairat today (Oct. 8) has taken various parties to task for merely talking among themselves about a cabinet reshuffle, electoral formulas and a ”landslide” victory whilst failing to do enough to help the people in trouble nationwide. Arthit posted on his Facebook page to lambaste those
Read moreProtest against execution of 4 activists held in front of Myanmar embassy
MYANMAR citizens joined by Thais held a protest amid the rain in front of the Myanmar embassy on Sathorn road this afternoon (July 26) over the execution of four political activists by the junta yesterday, Matichon newspaper said. The protesters released a statement condemning the execution of democracy campaigner Kyaw Min Yu, better known
Read moreAsean dismayed over Myanmar’s ‘highly reprehensible’ executions
By Reuters and published by CNA MYANMAR’S Southeast Asian neighbours issued a stinging rebuke today (July 26) of the ruling military’s execution of four political activists, calling it “highly reprehensible” and destructive to regional efforts to de-escalate the crisis. The 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), which includes Myanmar, said it was “extremely
Read moreFeature: Often-used Thai words in today’s political jargon
By Thai Newsroom Reporters MORE OFTEN THAN NOT are several Thai words and phrases used in the current political jargon for which metaphorical or figurative definitions of persons or their characteristics are provided and probably intertwined with sarcastic or disparaging innuendos. Those slangy expressions may not only become the latest catchphrases on social media describing
Read moreProminent political activists join Thai Liberal Party
By Thai Newsroom Reporters TWO RENOWNED POLITICAL activists have become heads of Thai Liberal Party’s strategic teams. In today’s (Apr 23) general caucus of Thai Liberal Party, former election commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn was named head of the party’s strategic campaign for policy matters and People’s Network Against Corruption secretary-general Veera Somkwamkid was named head
Read moreCoups, dissolutions blamed for disruption to partisan growths
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THAI POLITICAL PARTIES have never established much growth largely due to unpredictable, capricious disruptions by coups and dissolutions, commented chief opposition whip Suthin Khlangsang today (Feb.25). During today’s floor debate on the constitution’s organic law pertaining to political parties, Suthin remarked coups have been staged at the whims of the
Read moreAmnesty urged for all pro-democracy activists, including those as yet put behind bars
By Thai Newsroom Reporters AN OPPOSITION MP today (Feb.18) called on the coalition government to manage granting amnesty for all pro-democracy activists, specifically those who may be currently detained under lese majeste or other politically related lawsuits. During the second day of censure debate on the performances of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his
Read moreSongwriters rally in front of prison to get political activists freed
A DEMONSTRATION was held in front of Bangkok Remand Prison late afternoon today (Jan. 3) by the Songwriters for the People group to demand the release of political activists detained without bail, Matichon newspaper said. Led by Mr. Chokdee Rompruek, or Alek, the group tied vinyl signs on power poles and posted them on
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