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Somyot Prueksakasemsuk, labor activist and former editor of Voice of Taksin magazine, received an 11 year jail sentence from a Thai court for publishing articles deemed insulting to the monarchy of Thailand.
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Protesters rally outside of the US Embassy against the anti-Islam video “Innocence of Muslims” by Sam Bacile. This is the second protest in Bangkok regarding the film.
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Dansai locals in the northern province of Loei dress up as ghosts for the Phi Ta Khon Festival, part of the larger annual Boon Luang Festival, a Buddhist merit-making holiday.
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Red Shirts, and UDD supporters gather at Ratchaprasong district for the 2nd anniversary of the May 19th government crackdown on the protests. Thousands are expected to commemorate the event and to honor those killed during the protests two years ago.
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Around 40 academics, activists, students and civilians march towards Thammasat University, which recently banned events deemed critical of Lese Majeste and Article 112. The ban has since been rescinded. Bangkok, Thailand. 14th February 2012
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The son of detained activist Somyot Pruksakasemsuk accused of lese majeste, shaved his head and handed a letter to the Criminal Court during a hunger strike in protest over the Court’s refusal to release Somyot on bail. Thailand. 13th February 2012
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The son of labour activist Somyot Pruksakasemsuk goes on hunger strike to protest continued refusal of the Criminal Court to release him on bail. He is accused of committing Lese Majeste offenses. Bangkok, Thailand. 11th February, 2012.
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Formed in 2004, Burma's first Indie band Side Effect fell foul of US sanctions during a campaign on Californian music site IndieGoGo in January 2012 after raising US$2,480 to produce their new album. Yangon, Myanmar. 4th January 2012
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