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Suthep, Thavorn’s convictions upheld but prison term reduced to one year

June 27, 2024

The Appeals Court on Thursday upheld the convictions of key People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) leaders, including Suthep Thaugsuban, but slashed their prison sentences.

5 protesters ordered to pay Bt95m for building shutdown

January 31, 2017

THE CIVIL COURT has ordered five protest leaders to pay Bt95 million in compensation to a building owner for the 2014 occupation of the PTT headquarters and the Energy Ministry during the “Bangkok Shutdown”.

37 years in jail for ‘popcorn gunman’ murder

THURSDAY, MARCH 03, 2016

THE CRIMINAL Court yesterday sentenced the man known as the “popcorn gunman” to more than 37 years in jail for murder and attempted murder as a result of a high-profile incident during a “Bangkok Shutdown” rally in 2014.

A medley for change

FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2014

Music fuels the fires at the Bangkok shutdown rallies, but also soothes the sting of impatience

Shutdown having a wee effect on the economy

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2014

FURTHER TO OUR investigative report on caring for bladders during the Great Bangkok Shutdown, the shopping malls near the major rally sites have certainly become "oases" for protesters in need of relief.

Decree still an option: govt

SUNDAY, JANUARY 05, 2014

Emergency security law may be imposed if violence breaks out, PM's aide says