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Hong Kong students pledge loyalty to Thai protesters
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 25/10/2020
» Hong Kong students have pledged support for the pro-democracy movement in Thailand after the recent wave of anti-government protests has rocked the capital for over a week.
Protesters occupy Ratchaprasong intersection
Thana Boonlert, Published on 15/10/2020
» Anti-government protesters blocked Ratchaprasong intersection, in Bangkok's inner business district, late on Thursday afternoon, pushed away rows of riot police and shouted for the ouster of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Protests 'a result of 2014 coup'
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 07/10/2020
» The escalation of the young protest movement developed from the increase in students defying authoritarianism following the military coup in 2014, a forum was told on Tuesday.
Protest 'will be a test for tolerance'
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 19/09/2020
» A veteran academic and peace advocate predicted that Saturday's anti-government rally would be a test case for tolerance in Thai society.
Civil groups warn of risk of violence
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 18/09/2020
» Veteran activists on Thursday expressed concern over potential violence against demonstrators during the planned anti-government rally on Saturday.
Expats lend support to protesters
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 24/08/2020
» In front of Democracy Monument under police guard was a grey-haired foreigner in a blue T-shirt and shorts. He wore sandals and carried a backpack. He looks like a tourist, but he said he is "observing" the pro-democracy protest which has become the largest anti-government rally since the military coup six years ago.
Thais living abroad back anti-govt rallies at home
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 24/08/2020
» Pro-democracy rallies are sprouting up abroad in support of the anti-government demonstrations in Thailand.
Thanathorn eyes half of local administration seats
Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/07/2020
» The Progressive Movement, an offshoot of the disbanded Future Forward Party led by Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, aims to field candidates for more than half the seats in local administration elections.
Thamanat targeted for impeachment over Australian criminal record
Thana Boonlert, Published on 26/05/2020
» The Move Forward Party will seek the impeachment of MP and Deputy Agriculture Minister Thamanat Prompaw over his criminal record in Australia, a party spokesman said on Tuesday.
Student drive against govt to gain pace
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 16/05/2020
» Student protests are set to get a boost from those suffering from economic woes amid the political struggle between the incumbent government and the Progressive Movement once the coronavirus outbreak subsides, a political forum was told.