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Police seek clues on ‘k-powdered milk’ makers

Police are at their wit’s end trying to find the producers of “k-powdered milk”, a new drug cocktail which is … More

Bangkok, Drugs, k-powdered milk, Narcotics

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

Anti-Government, Bangkok, Monarchy, Protest, Students

Wildlife raid

Tiger, leopard pelts seized at Bangkok hotel – Many tiger and leopard pelts and shells of protected turtles seized at … More

Bangkok, Carbochon Hotel, Illegal Possession, Leopard, Raid, Tiger, Wildlife

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

Anti-Government, Bangkok, Monarchy, Protest

The art of politics: Democracy protests inspire Thai creatives

BANGKOK: With virtual reality goggles strapped on and controllers clasped in his hands, Thai artist Chalermpol Junrayab looks more like … More

Bangkok, Creative, Protest

Thousands pay tribute to Thai royals amid calls for reform

BANGKOK (REUTERS) : Thousands of people gathered in Bangkok on Saturday (Dec 5) to show their devotion to the Thai … More

Bangkok, Monarchy, Protest, Royalist

‘Rubber duck revolution’ takes off in Thailand

BANGKOK (AFP) : Bangkok has been gripped by a rubber duck frenzy since pro-democracy protesters used giant inflatables to shield … More

Bangkok, Pro Democracy, Protest, Rubber duck revolution

Change is in the hair: Thai royalist turns rebel

Mitree Chitinunda was such a devoted Thai royalist that he had the king’s portrait cut into his hair last year, … More

Bangkok, Hairstyles, Protest, Royalist

More Evidence Emerges of Thai Royalist Influence Campaign

Thousands of recently-created Twitter accounts beamed out royalist hashtags intended to counter rising online mockery of the monarchy. I have … More

Anti-monarchy, Bangkok, Protest, Royalist, Twitter

Thai protest leaders face charges of insulting monarchy

BANGKOK: The most prominent leaders of Thai anti-government protests presented themselves at a police station on Monday (Nov 30) to … More

Bangkok, Leadership, Monarchy, Protest, Students

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

Anti-Government, Anti-monarchy, Bangkok, Protest

Thailand protesters face draconian charges of insulting the monarchy

Human rights groups have urged Thailand to not charge protesters  Thailand’s authorities are facing severe criticism for charging pro-democracy leaders … More

Bangkok, Monarchy, Pro Democracy, Protest

Thais overseas join battle for democracy at home

The Association for Thai Democracy, USA, a US-based non-governmental organisation, held a rally in Boston’s Bhumibol Square on Monday. This … More

Bangkok, NGO, Protest, United States

Thai teenagers tell rulers: ‘You’re dinosaurs’

Thousands of students continue to take to streets of Bangkok to demand reform of monarchy, government and education Outside one … More

Bangkok, Monarchy, Protest, Royal, Students

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

Anti-Government, Bangkok, Demonstration, Protest

Thai police fire tear gas, water cannon at parliament protest

BANGKOK: Thai police fired tear gas and water cannon at protesters on Tuesday (Nov 17), hurting several people in a … More

Bangkok, Constitution, Military, Parliament, Protest, Tear Gas, Water Cannon

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

Anti-Government, Bangkok, Monarchy, Police, Protest

Thai protesters urge king to begin dialogue

Protests since July have increasingly called for reforms to the powerful monarchy, breaking a long-standing taboo against criticising the institution, … More

Bangkok, Monarchy, Protest, Reforms, Student

Thousands of Thai royalists put on show of force for king

BANGKOK: Thousands of yellow-shirted Thai royalists staged their biggest show of support for the monarchy so far on Sunday (Nov … More

Bangkok, Monarchy, Protest, Royalists, Yellow Shirt

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

Anti-Government, Bangkok, French Flair Runway, Protest, Student

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

Anti-Government, Bangkok, Democracy, Protest, Students

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

Anti-Government, Bangkok, Democracy, Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister, Protest

Thailand cancels emergency decree in bid to calm protests

BANGKOK (AP) : Thailand’s government on Thursday canceled a state of emergency it had declared last week for Bangkok in … More

Bangkok, Emergency Decree, Prayuth Chan-ocha, Prime Minister, Protest, Students

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

Anti-Government, Bangkok, CIA Mobile Fishballs for Protests, Food Vendors, Protest

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