Talks about royal defamation law ahead of #ThaiElection2023 may not translate into a significant change in parliament afterwards.
"This election isn’t about changing the system or reform the monarchy": Pitch Pongsawat
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Thailand's royal defamation law is "a new political fault line". Its frequent mentions on today's political stage show this topic still remains on many people’s minds, 3 years after pro-democracy demonstrations called for reform of the monarchy:
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Opinions on Thailand's royal defamation law are divided among politicians along 3 main lines ahead of #ThaiElection2023:
1. Keep it as it is
2. Amend it
3. Abolish it
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242 people were accused of lese-majeste between Jul 2020 and Apr 2023, incl 18 individuals aged below 18:
Their alleged crimes varied from expressing opinions on Facebook about a former king’s death, to holding up a 3-finger salute in the Royal Plaza.
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In Thailand, whoever defames, insults or threatens the king, the queen, the heir-apparent or the regent can face imprisonment of 3-15 years. The sentence is equivalent to that of involuntary manslaughter #มาตรา112
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Thailand's royal defamation law has long been a taboo topic because it directly involves the monarchy. Yet, it has emerged as one of the hot topics ahead of #ThaiElection2023.
Here's why cna.asia/41p8gfF
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#เลือกตั้งล่วงหน้า Thailand holds advance voting nationwide today. 2,350,969 people have registered for advance voting in Thailand and overseas. Here at Wat That Thong in Bangkok, long queues of voters snake through its huge parking lot. The heat is almost unbearable 🔥
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Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida have arrived at London Stansted Airport. Both will attend #KingCharlesCoronation on May 6: Thailand's Government Public Relations Department
Thailand's general election is just around the corner. Here's a look at key candidates vying to be the country’s next PM 🗳️ cna.asia/3AwtDRo
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⚠ Hazardous air quality in northern Thailand today ⚠
Air Quality Index (AQI) reading in Chiang Rai's Mae Sai district was 478 at 10.24am, with a high concentration of PM2.5. That's 93.4 times the WHO annual air quality guideline value
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Thailand election set for May 14. Voters will be able to cast ballots from 8am to 5pm, using two-ballot system. Early voting will be held on May 7: Election Commission
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JUST IN: Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn has issued a royal decree on parliamentary dissolution, paving the way for a general election to be held in May.
The royal decree is effective on Mar 20, meaning the election will have to be held between May 4 and 19 bit.ly/3lrfYXH
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Radioactive substances have been found in a smelter in Thailand's Prachin Buri province after a cylinder containing similar similar contents was reported missing earlier this month cna.asia/3ZZT2hn
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After their quarantine period, Twilight and the 4 other bears will spend the rest of their lives at a sanctuary in Tam Dao National Park. They’ll be able to wander freely, swim in pools and socialise with other rescued bears
Full story 👉🏼 bit.ly/3yOinPb
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Although bear bile farming has been outlawed by the Vietnamese government since 1992, some operators have continued to supply the black market with bear bile and evaded detection by authorities
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“We rescue bears with teeth cut to the gum, and their claws and toes cut off to stop them from injuring farmers.”
- Heidi Quine, on bears in Vietnam’s bile farms
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In Vietnam, caged bears are drugged before being lassoed down to have their bile extracted via a long needle and electric pump. The extraction can be repeated every month or every 2 weeks, depending on the farm
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The 5 bears spent most of their lives in cages at a bile farm, without free access to food or water. This is a fate believed to be suffered by some 300 captive bears across Vietnam, where the illicit bear bile trade continues in secret
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This is Twilight, 1 of 5 bears recently rescued from a bear bile farm near Hanoi in Vietnam. They’re believed to have spent 20 years or so in cages since they were cubs, with their bile repeatedly extracted from them for use in traditional Asian medicine
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#ยุบสภา Thai PM Prayut won't confirm if the parliamentary dissolution will take place on Mar 20 as speculated. He told local media in Chiang Mai to wait for the official announcement in the Royal Gazette
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#ยุบสภา! ให้รอประกาศราชกิจจานุเบกษา
พล.อ.ประยุทธ์ นายกฯ ตอบคำถามสื่อมวลชนที่เชียงใหม่ ถึงกระแสข่าว ว่าวันที่ 20 มี.ค.นี้ จะประกาศยุบสภาหรือไม่ โดย นายกฯ บอกว่าขอให้รอ รอๆ และก่อนจะขึ้นรถ ผู้สื่อข่าวถามว่าจะประกาศยุบสภาด้วยตนเองหรือไม่ นายกฯ บอกว่าไม่ ให้รอประกาศในราชกิจจานุเบกษา
#ยุบสภา Thai PM has reportedly requested a royal decree to dissolve Parliament, according to local media. No official confirmation yet.
The Constitution states that a general election must be held between 45 and 60 days after parliament dissolution
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Chiang Mai air pollution among world’s worst today 😷 Its Air Quality Index (AQI) reading at 2pm was recorded at 187 – an unhealthy level cna.asia/3L6r9PV
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High profile corruption cases involving Thai police cast shadow over tourism sector recovery cna.asia/3YWvI2U
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"Rest in peace, my friend. Thirteen of us will always have each other"
Heartfelt condolences from former team-mates of Duangpetch 'Dom' Promthep after his death in UK. He was one of 13 people rescued from Thailand's flooded cave in 2018 #RIP cna.asia/3YT2EcD
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Tourism fee for tourists in Thailand approved by cabinet:
🔸300 baht ($8.7) for arrivals by air
🔸150 baht ($4.3) for arrivals by land, sea
🔸Exempted: Holders of diplomatic or official passport, work permit; transit passengers; children aged 2 and below cna.asia/3YCJB6L
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Ex-captain of Thailand's Wild Boar football team rescued from flooded cave in 2018 dies in UK.
"Dom will be a role model for younger team members, as a fighter who was never discouraged in the football journey," says his former coach cna.asia/3I0BLwz
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บางคนอาจจะยังไม่รู้ว่าแรงงานที่ปลูกดอกไม้ให้เรามากกว่า 80% คือ "แรงงานข้ามชาติ" ซึ่งต้องเผชิญกับความท้าทายอย่างมากทั้งสภาพการทำงานและความเป็นอยู่ แรงงานเหล่านี้หลายคนมาจากประเทศเพื่อนบ้านที่แสวงหาโอกาสทางเศรษฐกิจที่ดีขึ้น
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"There is very little we can do except to continue this so-called constructive engagement with the Myanmar junta"
Malaysian PM Anwar urges ASEAN to take "coherent, concerted action" to address situation in Myanmar as it has repercussions for the region cna.asia/3YtW3Fw
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Malaysia has appointed a "new and acceptable" facilitator to work with Thai govt to resolve conflict in southern Thailand – former chief of Malaysia's Armed Forces Tan Sri Zulkifli Zainal Abidin: PM
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“Peace must be a paramount consideration”: Malaysia PM pledged to facilitate peace process in Thailand’s conflict-ridden south cna.asia/3YtW3Fw
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รพ.ธรรมศาสตร์ ออกแถลงคำชี้แจงอาการ #ตะวันแบม 5 ก.พ. 66
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ชี้ตะวัน อ่อนเพลียมาก พะอืดพะอม ปากแห้งเลือดออกตามไรฟัน แสบลิ้นปี่ คิดและความจำลดลง ค่าคีโตนสูง ภาวะเกลือแร่ต่ำหลายชนิด มีภาวะเลือดเป็นกรด
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แบมอาการคล้ายตะวัน แต่มีภาวะแข็งตัวของเลือดผิดปกติ หน้ามืด เวียนหัว ต้นขาอ่อนแรง
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Bangkok came 8th in IQAir's city pollution rankings, which compares 101 global cities worldwide with measured PM2.5 data 😷 #PM25
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What a hazy sky in Bangkok today! I took these photos this afternoon. The air quality in Bangkok is unhealthy today, with high levels of harmful pollutant PM2.5 😷
#PM25
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Two years after Myanmar coup, Myanmar professionals lead exodus for opportunities abroad. Singapore, Thailand and United Arab Emirates are among popular destinations.
Full story: cna.asia/3HMqaCw
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Unhealthy levels of air pollutants PM2.5 forecasted in Bangkok and nearby provinces on Jan 27, 28, 31 and Feb 1 😷
“The problem will stay with us until April”: Pollution Control Department
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Bangkok residents advised to stay indoor as air quality hits unhealthy levels cna.asia/3XW60v4
Singaporean man arrested in Phuket, Thailand for alleged involvement in foreign exchange trading scam #Forex3D. Police detained him in departure hall where he was about to board a flight back home bit.ly/3Xi19EG
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Exclusive: Myanmar junta chief family assets found in Thai drug raid - document - a story with
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Proof of Covid19 vaccination is not needed given sufficient immunisation globally. Those not vaccinated would be granted entry without restriction: Thai health minister
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Thailand rescinds entry requirement for proof of COVID-19 vaccination: Health minister cna.asia/3iq4y4U
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