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Ex-PM Anand says coups have retarded Thai democracy
Online Reporters, Published on 06/03/2022
» The succession of military coups, one after another, since the adoption of constitutional monarchy in 1932 has retarded Thailand's democratic development, leaving a legacy of failed administrations and corruption, former prime minister Anand Panyarachun has said.
Veteran hunger striker Chalard Vorachat dies at 78
Online Reporters, Published on 15/12/2021
» Chalard Vorachat, a former Democrat Party MP who staged several hunger strikes to show his opposition to military coups, died on Sunday night. He was 78.
Activist blinded in 1 eye returns to anti-Prayut protest
Online Reporters, Published on 22/08/2021
» He lost sight in his right eye during a police crackdown at the site of a demonstration, but an activist from a rich family was back for a rally on Sunday with a crystal-clear goal: to oust Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Protester loses eye, wealthy family promises all-out legal action
Online Reporters, Published on 20/08/2021
» The wealthy family of a protester who was injured and lost his sight in one eye during a demonstration has vowed all-out legal action against the crackdown on anti-government protesters.
Rubber bullets, tear gas fired as rally turns violent
Online Reporters, Published on 28/02/2021
» A rally by pro-democracy protesters outside the 1st Infantry Regiment in Bangkok turned violent on Sunday as police fired rubber bullets, water cannon and tear gas at demonstrators trying to approach the barracks.
'What did I do wrong?' quote of the year
Online Reporters, Published on 28/12/2020
» The Prayut Chan-o-cha-led government is "very ku" (borrowing a lot) while "I won't quit...what did I do wrong?" is the quote of the year, according to Government House reporters.
Anon released, then held in another case
Online Reporters, Published on 26/10/2020
» Anon Nampa, a pro-democracy protest co-leader, has been detained in another case right after a court temporarily released him on bail in one.
'Rung', 'Penguin' freed on bail
Online Reporters, Published on 19/10/2020
» A court has granted bail for three protesters, including leaders Panusaya "Rung" Sithijirawattanakul and Parit "Penguin" Chiwarak.
Kaset intersection rally ends peacefully
Online Reporters, Published on 19/10/2020
» A large crowd of mostly young people gathered at Kasetsart intersection in Bangkok, one of the three locations where rallies were held in the capital on Monday, before dispersing peacefully at 7.15pm.
Bail granted for one in royal motorcade case
Online Reporters, Published on 17/10/2020
» The Criminal Court has granted bail to one of two anti-government activists charged with causing harm to Her Majesty the Queen’s liberty.