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Myanmar Military Slammed For Deaths Of Over 40 Children
Myanmar's junta faced fresh international criticism Friday over the deaths of more than 40 children and the "forced disappearance" of hundreds of people in its crackdown on pro-democracy protests.
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In Junta-Ruled Thailand, Critics Turn To Comedy
Dissent has been muted by Thailand's ruling generals since a 2014 coup. But there is one area where critical voices still have some space: humour.
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Thai Junta Shuts Critical TV Channel As Poll Looms
Thai authorities have ordered an anti-junta television channel to stop broadcasting as the kingdom's military rulers tighten the screw on dissent ahead of a controversial referendum vote.
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Thai Journalist Charged Under Draconian Charter Law
A Thai journalist and four activists were charged Monday under a draconian law banning criticism of the junta's new constitution which will be voted on in a referendum next month.
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Thailand Jails 9 Activists Charged With Sedition, Computer Crimes
Nine activists who posted comments critical of Thailand's ruling junta and a military-backed draft constitution on Facebook have been jailed, police said today, the latest opponents of the government penalised for airing dissent.
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Thai Junta Extends "Attitude Adjustment" To New Year Drunk Drivers
Thailand's military government has expanded a draconian "attitude adjustment" programme aimed at muzzling its critics to include drink drivers in a bid to limit road accidents during the New Year period.
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Thai Military Holding Junta Critic Over Facebook 'Like'
A Thai man who "liked" a doctored photo of the country's king on Facebook is being held incommunicado at a military base, the ruling junta said today, as rights groups warned he risked becoming another victim of "enforced disappearance."
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Elderly Thailand Man Jailed for 'Royal Insult' Graffiti
An elderly Thai man was jailed by a military court Friday for scrawling graffiti in a shopping mall toilet critical of the country's junta leaders and its revered king.
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Thai Junta Chief Defends Controversial Cyber Law Plans
Thailand's junta chief Tuesday defended proposals for a cyber law that critics say will grant the government unprecedented surveillance powers with little judicial oversight.
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Ousted Thai Prime Minister a No-Show at Second Round of Impeachment Hearings
Former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra failed to appear at her second impeachment hearing today, sending ministers involved in a controversial rice subsidy programme to answer questions from parliamentarians critical of her absence.
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United Nations Blasts Thai Junta for 'Hunger Games' Detentions
The UN criticized Thailand's Junta for detaining people caught throwing a three-fingered protest salute inspired by "The Hunger Games" movies, as the Prime Minister warned that using the defiant gesture could "jeopardize their future".
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Thailand King Endorses Junta Leader as Prime Minister
Thai military leader General Prayuth Chan-ocha was endorsed as prime minister by Thailand's king on Monday, four days after he was elected by his own hand-picked parliament, although critics called his appointment a political farce.
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Thai Army Ruler Expected to Become New Premier
Three months after overthrowing Thailand's last elected government, this Southeast Asian nation's junta leader is poised to step out of his army uniform for good - to take up the post of prime minister in a move critics say will only extend his time at the helm and consolidate the military's grip on power.
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Thailand Media Call on Ruling Military Council to Ease Restrictions
Thai media organisations called on the military government on Monday to ease restrictions after the junta said it would shut down news outlets putting out what it considers critical coverage.
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Thai Army Warns It Will Block Social Media if Critical Content Is Found
The announcements was made by the new ruling junta on one of a series of bulletins on national television laying out new restrictions after the military coup.
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Myanmar Military Slammed For Deaths Of Over 40 Children
Myanmar's junta faced fresh international criticism Friday over the deaths of more than 40 children and the "forced disappearance" of hundreds of people in its crackdown on pro-democracy protests.
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In Junta-Ruled Thailand, Critics Turn To Comedy
Dissent has been muted by Thailand's ruling generals since a 2014 coup. But there is one area where critical voices still have some space: humour.
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Thai Junta Shuts Critical TV Channel As Poll Looms
Thai authorities have ordered an anti-junta television channel to stop broadcasting as the kingdom's military rulers tighten the screw on dissent ahead of a controversial referendum vote.
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Thai Journalist Charged Under Draconian Charter Law
A Thai journalist and four activists were charged Monday under a draconian law banning criticism of the junta's new constitution which will be voted on in a referendum next month.
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Thailand Jails 9 Activists Charged With Sedition, Computer Crimes
Nine activists who posted comments critical of Thailand's ruling junta and a military-backed draft constitution on Facebook have been jailed, police said today, the latest opponents of the government penalised for airing dissent.
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Thai Junta Extends "Attitude Adjustment" To New Year Drunk Drivers
Thailand's military government has expanded a draconian "attitude adjustment" programme aimed at muzzling its critics to include drink drivers in a bid to limit road accidents during the New Year period.
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Thai Military Holding Junta Critic Over Facebook 'Like'
A Thai man who "liked" a doctored photo of the country's king on Facebook is being held incommunicado at a military base, the ruling junta said today, as rights groups warned he risked becoming another victim of "enforced disappearance."
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Elderly Thailand Man Jailed for 'Royal Insult' Graffiti
An elderly Thai man was jailed by a military court Friday for scrawling graffiti in a shopping mall toilet critical of the country's junta leaders and its revered king.
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Thai Junta Chief Defends Controversial Cyber Law Plans
Thailand's junta chief Tuesday defended proposals for a cyber law that critics say will grant the government unprecedented surveillance powers with little judicial oversight.
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Ousted Thai Prime Minister a No-Show at Second Round of Impeachment Hearings
Former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra failed to appear at her second impeachment hearing today, sending ministers involved in a controversial rice subsidy programme to answer questions from parliamentarians critical of her absence.
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United Nations Blasts Thai Junta for 'Hunger Games' Detentions
The UN criticized Thailand's Junta for detaining people caught throwing a three-fingered protest salute inspired by "The Hunger Games" movies, as the Prime Minister warned that using the defiant gesture could "jeopardize their future".
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Thailand King Endorses Junta Leader as Prime Minister
Thai military leader General Prayuth Chan-ocha was endorsed as prime minister by Thailand's king on Monday, four days after he was elected by his own hand-picked parliament, although critics called his appointment a political farce.
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Thai Army Ruler Expected to Become New Premier
Three months after overthrowing Thailand's last elected government, this Southeast Asian nation's junta leader is poised to step out of his army uniform for good - to take up the post of prime minister in a move critics say will only extend his time at the helm and consolidate the military's grip on power.
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Thailand Media Call on Ruling Military Council to Ease Restrictions
Thai media organisations called on the military government on Monday to ease restrictions after the junta said it would shut down news outlets putting out what it considers critical coverage.
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Thai Army Warns It Will Block Social Media if Critical Content Is Found
The announcements was made by the new ruling junta on one of a series of bulletins on national television laying out new restrictions after the military coup.
