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Jailed activist weakened by hunger strike dies
Published on 15/05/2024
» Jailed activist Netiporn “Boong” Sanesangkhom, 28, was pronounced dead at Thammasat University Hospital late Tuesday morning, over three months after she had started a dry hunger strike.
Cannabis U-turn could bring protests, lawsuits
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/05/2024
» The government’s move to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic threatens to trigger street protests and lawsuits by owners of thousands of dispensaries that have sprung up across the country since decriminalisation two years ago.
More than just a dress code protest
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/07/2023
» Teen activist Thanalop "Yok" Phalanchai was the centre of public attention when her anti-uniform protest kicked off in June.
Five acquitted in royal motorcade case
Published on 29/06/2023
» The Criminal Court on Wednesday acquitted five anti-government protesters indicted on charges of attempted violence against Her Majesty the Queen during an incident involving a royal motorcade in 2020.
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.
Prayut remains PM
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/09/2022
» The Constitutional Court ruled on Friday that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's tenure has not reached its eight-year limit and will end in 2025.
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.
Army boycotts Lazada over controversial ad
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/05/2022
» The army chief has ordered all units and organisations under his command to stop buying products via the Lazada online platform, in protest against a controversial video promotion.
Rapper receives Apple hacking warning
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/11/2021
» A Thai rapper said he would not be silenced on Thursday after he received messages from Apple warning that hackers could be targeting his phone.