BANGKOK (REUTERS) : Thai authorities on Saturday (March 20) lined up shipping containers and barbed wire as barriers in Bangkok’s old … More
Tag: Anti-Government
Marchers shrug off police warning, rally at Democracy Monument
Hundreds of demonstrators rallied at Democracy Monument on Sunday in defiance of a police warning that the gathering would breach … More
Thailand’s PM Prayuth survives no-confidence vote
BANGKOK: Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan o-cha and nine cabinet ministers survived a vote of no-confidence in parliament today. Opposition … More
Seven arrested as activists and police face off
Police seize banners at Victory Monument and warn about emergency rule violations At least seven people were arrested in confrontations … More
Growing divisions between Thailand’s establishment and youth-led movement
With divisions in Thailand between young people wanting change and those who see them as disruptive, In Focus analyses the … More
Thai protesters to pause for now and return next year
BANGKOK: Thai protesters will take a break and return stronger next year, one protest leader said on Monday (Dec 14) after … More
Thai protesters target would-be coup makers as rumours swirl
BANGKOK: Thousands of Thai anti-government protesters called for an end to coups in the Southeast Asian country on Friday (Nov … More
Protesters gather, warned police HQ off-limits
Anti-government protesters began gathering at Ratchaprasong intersection in downtown Bangkok late Wednesday afternoon, as police warned that any attempt to … More
Thai police use water cannon on protesters in Bangkok
BANGKOK: Thai protesters dispersed on Sunday night (Nov 8) after being confronted by police and security forces as they marched … More
Thai protesters stage ‘people’s runway’ in downtown Bangkok against princess’ fashion brand
BANGKOK: Protesters gathered in Bangkok’s business district of Silom on Thursday (Oct 29) to voice their opposition against a royal … More
Parliament begins crisis session as protest moves to German embassy
Activists to present unprecedented petition Opposition leader Sompong Amornwiwat opened the special session of parliament on Monday with a call … More
Thailand: Protesters keep up pressure ahead of parliamentary debate
• Demonstrators chanted “Prayuth Out” after the prime minister ignored a deadline set for his resignation. • Parliament is also … More
Tensions remain high between Thai government and protesters
BANGKOK: Thailand’s government and the country’s pro-democracy movement appeared no closer to resolving their differences Saturday (Oct 24), as the … More
Thai street food vendors arrive at anti-government protest venues quicker than protesters & police
Gotta hustle. Before protesters, press, and the police show up at protest venues in Bangkok, street food sellers have have … More
EndSARS protests expose Nigeria’s fault lines
Nigerian law enforcement has begun training the newly established SWAT unit. On the streets, protests against police brutality continue — … More
Thailand protests: Why are people taking to the streets?
Massive student-led anti-government protests have rocked Bangkok over the past few days. DW spoke to several demonstrators about why they … More
Thai police probe 4 broadcasters, restrict Telegram messaging app
The order blocks access to the online sites of outlets deemed to be sympathetic towards Thailand’s pro-democracy protesters. The PM … More
Thai protesters inspired by Hong Kong tactics in fight against the government
HONG KONG — This past weekend, Lalisa could not look away from her smartphone. Clicking between Twitter, Instagram and secure … More
Thailand’s King Wears Out his Welcome
Vajiralongkorn’s unpopularity presents a dilemma for the army The tens of thousands of pro-democracy protesters taking to the streets in … More
Thai protesters gather in Bangkok for 5th day in defiance of ban
The movement, which is calling for the prime minister’s resignation, a more democratic constitution and a reformed monarchy, began in … More
Hundreds march in Lebanon to mark year of anti-gov’t protests
Protesters mark the first anniversary of a non-sectarian protest movement that has rocked the political elite. Hundreds marched in Lebanon’s … More
Thai protesters rally for 4th day in Bangkok despite ban on large gatherings
BANGKOK: Thousands of protesters gathered at several locations in Bangkok on Saturday (Oct 17) to call for an end to … More
Thai prime minister rejects calls to resign, braces for renewed protest
Thai police used water cannon and pushed forward with riot shields and batons on Friday (Oct 16) to try to … More
Demonstrators gather again in Bangkok, defying crackdown
Protesters have taken to the streets again in the Thai capital Bangkok, defying a ban on gatherings and sweep of … More
