Police are at their wit’s end trying to find the producers of “k-powdered milk”, a new drug cocktail which is … More
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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
Wildlife raid
Tiger, leopard pelts seized at Bangkok hotel – Many tiger and leopard pelts and shells of protected turtles seized at … 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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
