Those concerned about the decline of biodiversity in northern Thailand will be delighted to read that a particularly rare political specimen has been found – a PAD supporter in the north!
Chiang Mai – A woman turned up at the Doi Suthep Temple and made noise with a “hand clapper” to protest against visiting Prime Minister [...]
PAD supporter found outside Bangkok!
October 2nd, 2008 by Andrew Walker · Add a Comment
Tags: Environment · Northern Thailand
Lèse majesté and Harry Nicolaides
October 2nd, 2008 by Andrew Walker and Nicholas Farrelly · 71 Comments
In Thailand the legal system seeks to ensure that public comment about the monarchy can only be favourable. Under the lèse majesté provision of the criminal code, any action that insults or disrespects the royal family can bring a sentence of up to 15-years behind bars.
The most recent victim of this law is Melbourne man [...]
Tags: Nicolaides · Thailand · lese majeste