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· Ines Shin
Thai man sentenced to 2 years prison for selling cartoon duck calendars
On Tuesday, the Taling Chan Criminal Court sentenced a man to two years in jail for the distribution of calendars containing cartoon ducks that allegedly mock Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn, also known as Rama X. The 26-year-old, whom the Thai Lawyers for Human Rights…
· Michelle De Pacina
Activist sentenced to 28 years in Thai prison for insulting monarchy on Facebook
A political activist was sentenced to 28 years in prison for insulting the Thai monarchy on Facebook. Mongkol Tirakote, a 29-year-old online clothing vendor and activist, was found guilty in two separate royal defamation cases by a court in the northern city of Chiang Rai on…
· Rebecca Moon
Thai activist sent back to prison for writing about his prison sexual experiences on Facebook
A pro-democracy activist in Thailand is facing another year behind bars after writing about his sexual experiences in prison on Facebook. Ekachai Hongkangwan, 47, was previously imprisoned for two years and eight months on charges of lèse-majesté, or a crime committed against a…
· Ryan General
Thai king flies to Germany with his 30 royal poodles, entourage of 250 amid growing protests back home
Pro-democracy demonstrations have continued in Bangkok amid reports that Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has flown to Germany. King’s second home: On Monday, Vajiralongkorn arrived in Munich and booked an entire floor of the Hilton Munich Airport hotel for his entourage of…
· Bryan Ke
Woman Sentenced to Over 43 Years in Prison for Criticizing Thai Monarchy on Social Media
A former civil servant is now facing 43 years and six months of prison time for violating Thailand’s lèse-majesté law after she posted several audio clips critical of the Thai monarch on social media. Anchan Preelert, 65, was initially sentenced to 87 years in prison but was…
· Bryan Ke
Thai Protesters Use Giant Ducks to Shield Against Tear Gas-Laced Water Cannons
Thai protesters are using giant inflatable rubber ducks to defend themselves against police water canons and a liquid laced with tear gas as massive protests continue in the country. Inflatable defense: The Tuesday demonstration in front of the Parliament House in Bangkok was…
· Bryan Ke
YouTuber Faces Charges for Criticizing Miss Universe Thailand’s Dress Designed by Thai Princess
Wanchaleom Jamneanphol, a Thai YouTuber who also goes by the name mixybigmouth, may face charges after criticizing a dress worn by Miss Universe Thailand Sophida Kanchanarin. Thai millionaire businessman and aspiring politician Kitjanut Chaiyosburana saw Jamneanphol’s post on…
· Ryan General
Blind Thai Woman Thrown in Jail For ‘Insulting Monarchy’ on Facebook
It took a Facebook post criticizing the royal family to land a blind woman in jail in Thailand. On Thursday, Nurhayati Masoh, 23, was sentenced to 12-18 months in jail after reportedly sharing an article by known pro-democracy, anti-monarchist Thai-British academic Giles…
· Khier Casino
Newly Crowned Thai King to Pardon 150,000 Prisoners to Help Needy People
Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn will pardon or cut the prison sentences of up to 150,000 inmates, officials announced on Tuesday. The move is an unprecedented act of “mercy” as Vajiralongkorn reaches out to needy people following the death of his father, King Bhumibol…
· Editorial Staff
10 Crazy Laws That Only Exist In Asia
Asia is home to some of the most ridiculous and outdated laws in the world. Some of its most ancient legislation that badly needed to be scrapped or updated have managed to endure until today. Recent laws have also been passed in the region that are not only confusing for their…