Massive student-led anti-government protests have rocked Bangkok over the past few days. DW spoke to several demonstrators about why they … More
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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
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
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
Thai protesters demanding reforms take to Bangkok streets, march to Government House
BANGKOK: Anti-government protesters held a major demonstration at the Democracy Monument in Bangkok on Wednesday (Oct 14) to call for … More
Thai youths to demand political reform in planned major demonstration
BANGKOK: Thailand is set to witness another major demonstration starting on Wednesday (Oct 14), led by youths who are calling … More
Thailand : Endless din hinders rather than helps
This Wednesday is touted to be another day of mass protest by the “reincarnated” anti-establishment Khana Ratsadorn group, formerly known … More
At least 20 dead, dozens injured after train crashes into bus near Bangkok
BANGKOK: At least 20 people were killed and more than 40 injured after a freight train collided with a tour … More
‘Over our hearts’: Confiscated plaque becomes emblem of Thai democracy push
BANGKOK : Authorities removed it swiftly, but a brass plaque proclaiming Thailand belongs to the people and not the king … More
‘When is the next flood?’: Bangkok’s canal communities fear they are living on borrowed time
BANGKOK: Bang Prathun is like a miniature water world. A spiderweb of canals splays out through a rare green landscape … More
Thai protesters’ plaque removed from near palace: police
BANGKOK (Reuters) – A plaque placed by Thai pro-democracy protesters near the Grand Palace in Bangkok that declared that Thailand … More
Thai protesters defy monarchy
Openly challenging the monarchy of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn, thousands of protesters marched in Bangkok on Sunday to present demands … More
Protesters ready to declare ‘new People’s Party’
Thousands gather at Sanam Luang ahead of planned march on Sunday Thousands of protesters gathered at Sanam Luang in Bangkok … More
Thai Protesters Tie White Ribbons at Prison for Activists
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thai protesters tied white ribbons to the gate of a prison in Bangkok on Friday to call … More
Majority agree with students’ 3-finger salutes, white ribbons: Poll
A majority of people agree with students throughout the country giving three-finger salutes and wearing white ribbons, saying that they … More
Ethnicity Street
Graffiti artists have turned Charoen Krung into a visual feast to raise spirits and revitalise the old Bangkok trading hub … More
Anti-government protesters flock to Democracy Monument
At least 5,000 protesters rallied at the Democracy Monument in Bangkok on Sunday in what appeared to be the largest … More
Two Thai protest leaders arrested as discontent rises
BANGKOK (AFP) – Thai police on Friday (Aug 7) detained two activists in the first arrests against an increasingly bold movement … More
CHAO PHRAYA SKYPARK
Phra Pok Klao Bridge The Chao Phraya Skypark opened a month ago at the time when curfews were lifted and … More
Bangkok’s hidden gem
Tourists have started exploring Talat Noi, the old Chinese community overshadowed by the more famous Yaowarat for years. | Jetjaras … More
