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Public deserves more respect over lese majeste law
Pravit Rojanaphruk, The Nation
2012-02-08 12:26
 

By now many Thais might have already decided as to where they stand on the fiercely emotional debate over proposed amendments to the controversial lese majeste law. After all, there are only two choices: will you or won't you sign and support the proposed amendment presented by the Nitirat group of law lecturers?

I, for one, have already decided.

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Interview with Robert Amsterdam
2012-02-06 13:53
 

Pravit Rojanaphruk interviews Robert Amsterdam, lawyer for the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship, in Prachatai's 'Core Respondence' TV programme.

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Lese majeste debate tests Thais' ability to disagree peacefully
Pravit Rojanaphruk, The Nation
2012-01-31 10:16
 

Thai society is facing a major test in the way it handles the stark ideological differences on what to do with the controversial lese-majeste law.

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Lese-majeste law leading to censorship
Pravit Rojanaphruk, The Nation
2012-01-25 15:29
 

One of the least explored aspects of the lese-majeste law is censorship and self-censorship of anything that can be considered even mildly critical of the monarchy.

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Debate on lese majeste law continues raging on Internet
Pravit Rojanaphruk, The Nation
2012-01-15 10:50
 

Royalists, liberals savaging rivals with angry attacks, unsubstantiated claims

It is becoming increasingly normal to see hate speech and slanderous remarks posted on social-networking sites in Thailand.

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Academic group pushes for tougher lese majeste law
Pravit Rojanaphruk, The Nation
2012-01-15 10:47
 

A new group of royalist academics from eight universities issued a manifesto yesterday attacking those who want to amend or abolish the lese majeste law and vowing to fight what they called the monopoly of Thai politics by a "capitalist political party".

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NHRC needs rest of year to consider lese majeste law
Pravit Rojanaphruk, The Nation
2012-01-14 11:13
 

The National Human Rights Commission will take a stance on what to do with the lese-majeste law by the end of this year, NHRC chairperson Prof Amara Pongsapich said yesterday(Thursday).

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Corruption is just a part of society
Pravit Rojanaphruk, The Nation
2012-01-11 11:25
 

There are people who believe that if Thailand could just stop corrupt politicians from ever getting elected, then the Kingdom would once and for all be free of graft. Few, however, understand that graft, corruption and bribery, at least in its legal, subtle and insidious forms, is very much part of Thai culture and society.

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Faith and logic don't always mix
Pravit Rojanaphruk, The Nation
2011-12-29 11:50
 

Nobody should be surprised that the ongoing move to abolish or at least amend the controversial lese majeste law is meeting with staunch opposition from many royalists, who hold an almost god-like regard towards His Majesty and the institution of the monarchy.

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Land of Smiles - and Grimaces
Marwaan Macan-Markar, Inter Press Service
2011-12-27 08:24
 

BANGKOK, Dec 24, 2011 (IPS) - The ‘Land of Smiles’ attracts some 14 million tourists annually to its tranquil beaches and glistening temples. But to many Thais, their country is becoming one of grimaces, thanks to its draconian lese-majeste (LM) law.

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