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Deck reshuffle carries risks for Thaksin
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 02/09/2024
» It was a classic case of killing two birds with one stone. That was the incorporation of the Democrats into the Pheu Thai-led coalition to substitute for the fragmented Palang Pracharath Party.
Does 'slacktivism' deserve its bad reputation?
Oped, Published on 23/08/2024
» Earlier this year, activists opposing the war in Gaza marched onto the Golden Gate Bridge and Interstate 880 in Oakland. They blocked traffic for hours, some chaining themselves to vehicles or cement-filled drums. Twenty-six were arrested and charged.
Cops on the brink
Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/03/2024
» A report about a female police officer suffering from depression induced by boot camp-style work training is a red flag suggesting officers may be in need of professional help despite how tough they might seem.
Hunger strikers in 42nd day
Published on 01/03/2023
» About 200 people rallied outside the Supreme Court on Wednesday evening in support of two young activists now on the 42nd day of a hunger strike to press for freedom for political prisoners.
Four more protesters granted bail
Published on 17/02/2023
» Four members of the hardcore protest group Thalu Gas were released on bail on Friday evening, as two women seeking freedom for all political detainees entered the 31st day of their hunger strike.
Pheu Thai eyes riding red tide to victory
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/07/2022
» Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of fugitive ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra, is emerging as the leading candidate for the premiership to breathe new life into the Pheu Thai Party, according to recent polls by the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida).
Mexico's women police squad on protest frontline
AFP, Published on 06/03/2022
» MEXICO CITY - At a police station in Mexico City, women train with riot gear in preparation for an International Women's Day march in one of the countries hardest hit by gender-based violence.
Clashes, arrests as New Zealand police clear Covid protest
AFP, Published on 10/02/2022
» WELLINGTON: Police and anti-vaccine protesters clashed on the grounds of New Zealand's parliament Thursday, with more than 50 arrested after demonstrators who camped outside the legislature for three days were ordered to move on.
Clashes as New Zealand police clear Covid protest
AFP, Published on 10/02/2022
» WELLINGTON - Police and anti-vaccine protesters clashed on the grounds of New Zealand's parliament Thursday, with dozens arrested after demonstrators who have laid siege to the legislature for three days were ordered to move on.
New Zealand anti-vaxxer protesters vow to stay 'as long as it takes'
AFP, Published on 09/02/2022
» WELLINGTON: New Zealand anti-vaccine mandate protesters faced off with police outside parliament Wednesday, as demonstrators camped inside the Wellington legislature's grounds vowed to stay "as long as it takes".