Four former yellow-shirt leaders acquitted of sedition charges

Yellow Shirt (PAD) protesters during the seizure of Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi Airports in 2008.
Yellow Shirt (PAD) protesters during the seizure of Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi Airports in 2008. Photo: Wikipedia.

The Supreme Court today acquitted four leaders of the now-defunct People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC), known as the Yellow Shirts, of sedition charges in connection [Read More…]

Thai Supreme Court acquits Yingluck over transfer of NSC chief in 2011

Yingluck Shinawatra, Thailand's first female PM
Yingluck Shinawatra, Thailand's first female PM. Photo: Yingluck Shinawatra / Facebook.

The Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Holders of Political Office ordered the acquittal of exiled former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra today, on charges of malfeasance [Read More…]

Court acquits Thai Pakdee party leader of defaming Move Forward party

Criminal Court of Thailand in Chatuchak District, Bangkok
Criminal Court of Thailand in Chatuchak District, Bangkok. Photo: ilawFX Freedom / flickr.

The Criminal Court ordered the acquittal of Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom, leader of the Thai Pakdee party, on a defamation charge, filed against him by the [Read More…]

Former DPM Suthep Thaugsuban acquitted on B5.8bn corruption charge

Suthep during the Bangkok protests
Suthep taking a rest during the Bangkok protests. Photo: Suthep Thaugsuban / Facebook.

The Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions on Tuesday acquitted former deputy prime minister Suthep Thaugsuban of alleged corruption in the 5.84-billion-baht [Read More…]