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Report on the Exercise of Power under Section 44 of the Interim Constitution of Thailand
Section 44 of the Interim Constitution of 2014 (the “Interim Constitution”), which was promulgated by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) on 22nd May 2014, has been heavily criticized for its dictatorial nature and the absolute power solely consolidated into the Head of the NCPO.
Yutthasak: A taxi driver and the pricey fare paid for a conversation
A taxi driver’s working conditions compel him to sit alone in a narrow, confined space for the entire day. Many taxi drivers strike up conversation with their passengers to relieve their loneliness.
364 days after the coup: Report on the situation of freedom of expression in Thailand
On 22 May 2014, the military clique in the name of “National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO)” seized power from the Yingluck Shinawatra government citing as its pretext the incessant violence which has led to massive casualties among people and damage to properties, hence the seizure of the power to stem the destructive causes.
August 2015: Record-Breaking of lèse majesté cases and the bombing predictor arrested.
August 2015 might have been the most actively aggressive month related to Section 112 cases. It was because in one week alone, the military court sentenced 3 cases. 2 of which made a worldwide headline.