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9 arrested after police station protest
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/05/2023
» Nine people were arrested after a violent protest outside a Bangkok police station between police and a group that had gathered in support of a 15-year old girl who has been held for more than 40 days on a royal defamation charge.
Protesters warned to stay away
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/11/2022
» Police have warned protest groups not to cause disturbances during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit later this week and stay at a designated protest site.
German targeted over protest against Prawit, Prayut
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/09/2022
» A member of a royalist group is asking police to take action against a German man who protests against Acting Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon and Prayut Chan-o-cha.
PM offers end to 'emergency'
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/10/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday night suggested everyone take a step back in the conflict between the government and anti-government movement.
Media groups warn govt
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/10/2020
» Media organisations and academics have called on the government not to violate the freedom of the press after reports emerged that five online outlets face legal action for breaching the state of emergency.
Mass rally a Covid threat: PM
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/09/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday warned that the anti-government rally planned for Saturday poses a risk of a new surge in Covid-19 transmission.
Student leader arrested ahead of rally
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/08/2020
» Student leader Parit Chiwarak was arrested on Friday as tensions rise ahead of a major pro-democracy rally planned for Sunday in Bangkok.
Rally rivals set to face off
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/08/2020
» Confrontation between anti-government protesters and royalists is feared as both sides plan rallies outside parliament this morning.
Students rally for democracy
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/07/2020
» Around a thousand people led by a group called Free Youth gathered on Saturday near the Democracy Monument in Bangkok to call for democracy.
Protest pressure builds for govt
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/05/2020
» The government is bracing for a tough road ahead as political tension builds post-Covid-19, according to academics. The prediction comes as Friday marks the 6th anniversary of the May 22, 2014 coup.