Security forces open fire on protesters in Myanmar’s Karen state
By AFP and published by Channel NewsAsia Yangon – Security forces opened fire today (March 25) on anti-coup protesters in Myanmar’s eastern Karen state, as demonstrators took to the streets in nationwide dawn rallies to demand a return to democracy. The military junta has unleashed a deadly wave of violence as it struggles to quell […]
Read MoreSuspect found in cyberbullying of PM’s daughters
A SUSPECT in the cyberbullying of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s twin daughters, Ms Tanya and Ms Nittha, reported to Nang Loeng police station last evening but was released to again come as summoned on March 29, Sanook.com said today (March 25). The suspect, Mr. Wutthichai (surname withheld), 40, told police he came to show his […]
Read MoreComplaint filed against protest leaders, media for livestreaming rally
LUMPINI police station has received a complaint over last evening’s demonstration at Ratchaprasong intersection and asked to prosecute the demonstrators, particularly 11 people who gave speeches, as well as media outlets that livestreamed video and audio of the event, Thai Rath newspaper said today (March 25, 2021). Pol. Maj. Gen. Piya Tawichai, deputy chief and […]
Read MoreCourt orders MP to stop working in forest encroachment case
THE Supreme Court today (March 25) ordered Palang Pracharath Party MP Parina Kraikupt to stop performing her duties after accepting a case filed by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) alleging that her chicken farm had encroached on a reserved forest in Ratchaburi province, Siam Rath newspaper said. NACC said in its petition that the police […]
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