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Students play game of follow the leader
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 19/07/2015
» At Ramkhamhaeng University, the path from student activism to national politics is a well- trodden one. But for some students now enrolled at the open university, there is no irony in supporting the military government and having the chance of one day participating in parliamentary politics themselves.
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The fight tearing the country in two
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 09/02/2014
» Since the crackdown on the red shirts at Bangkok's Ratchaprasong intersection almost four years go, the once-cheerful Lung Gong has become a jittery man, jumping at the sound of a car backfiring or a firecracker being let off.
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Election day turns picnic day
News, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 03/02/2014
» Food, music, and games on the street may sound more like a scene from a street festival, but everyone on the street had adorned their outfits with Thai flag accessories to signify their opposition to the government.
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Standing up for the love of his adopted country
News, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 26/01/2014
» As the Bangkok shutdown campaign draws on, one man has cut a distinctive figure as he leads the rally on the Silom stage every day. Satish Sehgal, a 70-year-old businessman and a resident of Silom for so long he considers himself Thai, has been motivating the crowd with speeches about his feelings towards the country and the need to stamp out corruption and defend the monarchy. Those who watch will be left in no doubt about his passion for the country.
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Rural reds threaten rally
News, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 23/12/2013
» Scattered protests and political chaos have rocked Bangkok for almost two months. But on a peaceful morning, 520km away from Bangkok in a quiet town in Loei province, the political situation is dominating conversations in a simple restaurant.
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Reds deride Suthep's plans
News, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 01/12/2013
» As anti-government protesters occupy large parts of the city centre, their leaders continue to spurn calls for talks with the government. But with many of their red-shirt rivals also flatly refusing to consider what they say is an ''absurd'' proposal to replace the current parliamentary model with a so-called people's council, the chances of the two sides reaching an accord appear slim.
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We're not going to take it
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 10/11/2013
» The demonstrations were unlike any which came before them. Thousands turned out, in all colours and of all ages, in a people-led movement powered by social media that transcended politics. It was almost as if the country collectively said: Enough. The government had been too blatant and too forceful in its attempt to bring home former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, and was willing to sell out too many principles and people to achieve this aim with a blanket amnesty bill.
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