13 October 2016

News Story: Thai Red Shirt leader imprisoned for using harsh words

Bangkok (VNA) – The Bangkok Criminal Court revoked its bail to Jatuporn Prompan, leader of the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD or Red Shirt Party) on October 11 for using harsh words in communication activities, while throwing out cases against four other leaders. 

The verdict was made due to a request of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) since the department said the suspects violated bails conditions by defaming military authorities and provoking unrest during press interviews and television programmes. 

Read the full story at VietnamPlus