justice

  • Thailand News

    Outcry as activist dies in custody: PM Srettha vows transparency

    The untimely demise of political activist Netiporn Sanesangkhom sparked outrage and drew sharp attention to the justice system’s handling of detainees. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, expressing profound sorrow, conveyed his condolences to Netiporn’s family. Vowing transparency and justice, the Thai PM promptly ordered the Justice Ministry to investigate the circumstances of her passing. Netiporn’s demise on Tuesday ignited a storm…

  • Thailand News

    Thai activist gets suspended sentence for lèse-majesté

    Activist Pasarawalee ‘Mind’ Thanakitvibulphol has been sentenced to two years in prison by the Bangkok South Criminal Court under Thailand’s lèse-majesté law, also known as Section 112. The sentence has been suspended for three years. This ruling stems from her involvement in a protest and speech at a rally held on March 24, 2021, by the Ratsadon group at the…

  • Business News

    Elon Musk’s US$55 billion pay deal under threat after judge’s ruling

    Having spent several years as the wealthiest person globally, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, faces the potential of falling to the third position following a Delaware judge’s ruling on his US$55 billion pay deal. The judge, Kathaleen St. J. McCormick, sided with a Tesla investor who argued that the 2018 remuneration package lacked clarity on Musk’s performance expectations and that…

  • Thailand News

    Thai court clears postal worker accused of drug trafficking

    A Thai court today dismissed a case against a postal worker accused of being involved in a drug trafficking incident. The case pertained to the seizure of a parcel containing 6,000 ecstasy pills, intercepted at the Bangkok Post Centre in Hua Lamphong, Bangkok, on October 17, 2022. The parcel was traced back to Germany. An Airport Interdiction Task Force comprising…

  • Thailand News

    Fugitive inmate Chaowalit raises controversy with allegations of legal injustice

    The 37 year old fugitive Chaowalit Thongduang, also known as Sia Paeng, has stirred up controversy following his audacious escape from prison and the subsequent month-long evasion of law enforcement. His allegations of injustice within the legal system have been aired publicly through a series of anonymous videos posted online, causing ripples within the justice authorities. In response to the…

  • Pattaya News

    Royal Thai Police’s eradication of convictions in massive justice reform

    The Royal Thai Police (RTP), under the leadership of Commissioner Police General Torsak Sukvimol, has unveiled a significant achievement for the national justice system. A substantial number of convictions, specifically over 9.3 million from a total of 13 million, have been successfully expunged within two years. This announcement by Torsak was made public yesterday, marking a significant milestone in the…

  • Thailand News

    Uncle Phon’s high-profile legal battles captivate Thai society ahead of October verdict

    Thai society has been gripped by the high-profile case of Uncle Phon, a local man from Mookdaharn province, who has been embroiled in a number of legal battles, the most notable being the mysterious disappearance and untimely death of a three year old girl, known as Nong Chompu in 2020. Nong Chompu was reported missing from her home on May…

  • Crime News

    Heartbreaking child abuse: Thai parents’ cruelty leaves 5 year old unable to walk or learn

    A distressing case of child abuse has come to light, involving a five year old boy victimised by his parents. The severity of the abuse has left the boy with incapacitating injuries, preventing him from both walking and attending school. The boy’s grandfather has assumed the responsibility of bringing his school assignments to their home in Ban Nongai Phatthana, Udon…

  • Crime News

    Thai teen lies in coma after alleged police shooting: Family seeks justice

    The relatives of a 14 year old boy are seeking justice after he was allegedly shot in the head by a police officer in Phetchabun province, Thailand. Together with a social justice advocate, the boy’s aunt, 56 year old Monnat Pa Kaew, and his mother, 40 year old Eum Phon Somsri, reported the case to the Central Investigative Bureau today. The…