Thailand's press freedom on trial

[dArKeR]

DAVID V. GOLIATH: On Tuesday, a media activist will go on trial for allegedly libelling the powerful conglomerate Shin Corp, which is owned by the prime minister's family.

Supinya Klangnarong, a petite, very effeminate "David" who is preparing to confront corporate Thailand's champion "Goliath," hasn't been getting much sleep lately.

On Tuesday, the media activist will go on trial for allegedly libelling Shin Corp, Thailand's biggest and most powerful telecommunications conglomerate that happens to be owned by the family of billionaire Prime Minister Thaksin Shinwhich Supinya had the temerity to point out that the telecommunications giant's profits had nearly quadrupled during Thaksin's first three years as prime minister, implying that running the country proved pretty good for the family business.

http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/archives/2005/07/15/2003263594

[okieinpain]

1. isn't thailand where they have the ausie in jail for drug smuggling

[dArKeR]

2. Yes, I think so. Only the Thai Generals and politicians with diplomatic

immunity can deal drugs in TH.

[okieinpain]

3. man that is so messed up. I feel for the girl.