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Thailand Court Rules Against Pita, Move Forward Party
Critics call the verdict against the popular Move Forward Party, which hoped to scale back a royal defamation law, another blatant attempt to block the people’s will.
Myanmar Arms Dealer Acquitted in Thai Money Laundering Case
U Tun Min Latt was placed under sanctions last year by the United States for supplying drones and aircraft parts to the military regime in Myanmar.
Pita Limjaroenrat Found Not Guilty of Violating Election Law
But the legal troubles for Pita Limjaroenrat, who was blocked by the military junta from becoming prime minister, are far from over.
Thailand Doles Out Longest-Ever Sentence for Criticizing Royalty
An activist received 50 years in prison for sharing TV and film content on social media that violated the country’s law against defaming its monarchy.
Explosion at Thailand Fireworks Factory Kills at Least 20
The blast leveled the facility and was the second such deadly accident in the country since 2022. The police are investigating the cause.
‘She Gave Me Hope’: Thai Hostage’s Friendship With an Israeli Child
Thai hostage Nutthawaree Munkan was held by Hamas for nearly 50 days. During her time underground, a 5-year-old Israeli child gave her hope that she’d make it out alive.
Held Hostage in Gaza, a Thai Worker’s Prayers for Freedom Come True
A Thai farmworker clung to hope during her nearly 50 days of captivity in Gaza by befriending a young Israeli girl and dreaming of reuniting with her boyfriend, who had also been abducted.
Rohingya Refugees Stuck on Boats in Andaman Sea, U.N. Says
Two boats carrying about 400 people have been at sea for weeks, the U.N. refugee agency said, calling on nearby governments to rescue them.
Thai Mother Rejoices as Son Among Latest Hostages Released by Hamas
Watsana Yojampa spoke to her son after he was released by Hamas. There are at least 18 Thai citizens still being held hostage in the Gaza Strip.