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Thai police shoot water cannon at protesters near king’s palace
BANGKOK (REUTERS) : Thai authorities on Saturday (March 20) lined up shipping containers and barbed wire as barriers in Bangkok’s old … More
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
In Thailand, death of a ‘pretty’ underscores dangers of life as a hostess
Model-for-hire who appeared at ‘VIP’ party in Bangkok dies after being dropped off at hospital An activist lawyer says she … More
Thai PM Prayut faces no-confidence vote as protests gather steam
BANGKOK (BLOOMBERG) – Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is set to face a no-confidence vote this week as opposition lawmakers … 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
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
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
