Japan’s emperor and empress will visit Britain next week to attend events celebrating 60 years since Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne, the government said Tuesday. Akihito and his wife Michiko will arrive in London on May 16, and are scheduled to attend a luncheon hosted by the queen at…
A Thai grandfather who became a symbol of a budding free speech movement after he was jailed for defaming the monarchy has died in prison, his lawyer said Tuesday, fanning controversy over the harsh law. Ampon Tangnoppakul, 62, was convicted by the Bangkok criminal court in November of sending text…
A Bangkok court on Monday postponed giving its verdict in the closely-watched trial of a Thai web editor accused over remarks about the monarchy posted by other people on her website. Chiranuch Premchaiporn, who faces up to 20 years in prison, denies allegations that she did not remove 10 online posts…
A Thai web editor facing decades behind bars over remarks about the monarchy posted by other people on her website said she still hopes to be acquitted ahead of a closely-watched verdict this week. A Bangkok court is set to decide Monday on charges against Chiranuch Premchaiporn that could carry a…
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