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

Anti-government protesters regroup in downtown Bangkok after police dispersal operation

BANGKOK: Anti-government protesters regrouped in Bangkok’s business district of Ratchaprasong on Thursday afternoon (Oct 15), after their previous demonstration outside … More