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Time is on our side
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 15/08/2022
» Win or lose, a protest is a process of trial and error. To put it simply, it is disruption, innovation, or something in between, just the way the now-defunct but shape-shifting Future Forward Party was in 2019 because it is born out of a spirit, not a person or a party. If the student-led demonstration goes down in history for demanding the boldest political reform, including the role of the monarchy, its resurrection last week proves that the pro-democracy movement is coming of age.
More to 'seeking the truth' laser campaign than meets the eye, academics say
News, Published on 17/05/2020
» The laser projection of political messages on landmarks in the capital by the Progressive Movement is more than just a bid by the one-time party to build momentum, observers say.
#BehindTheHashtags
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 06/03/2020
» Many student protests that were partly set off by the dissolution of Future Forward Party over the past two weeks has also ushered in new hashtags into the lexicon of Thai social media. At the time of writing, it has been reported that there are 28 hashtags associated with campus protests. Some are humourous while others carry strong political stances and sharp gibes. Whether you agree with these students who've chosen to make their voices heard, it's better to get used to their protest hashtags as more student flashmobs are on their way (but many speculate that the designation of Covid-19 as a dangerous communicable disease may be used as a tool to suppress them). Not to mention, an online campaign calling for people to wear black on Fridays as a symbol to oppose dictatorship began last Friday.
The lawyer preparing to defend herself
News, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 30/10/2016
» The black Honda CR-V parked in front of Bangkok's military court was sealed off by eight yellow barriers. Police officers taped A4 papers to each of the four door handles and trunk, and put a lock to the front wheel.
Coming to terms with a brutal history
News, Kritsada Supawattanakul, Published on 06/10/2016
» Neal Ulevich's awarding-winning picture of a man who was about to beat a dead man hanged from a tamarind tree as a group of people looked on in Sanam Luang is one of the most recognised records of the brutal crackdown on pro-democracy students that took place 40 years ago today.
Joshua Wong due to mark Oct 6 events
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 19/09/2016
» Lessons learned from the youth-led Umbrella Movement in Hong Kong will be conveyed by Hong Kong student leader Joshua Wong for the 40th commemorations of Thailand's Oct 6, 1976, massacre.
Opposition to amnesty bill escalates
Online Reporters, Published on 04/11/2013
» At least 30,000 protesters against the amnesty bill converged on Bangkok streets on Monday to demand the draft legislation pushed through the House by the Pheu Thai Party be immediately dropped.
‘Symbolic reconciliation’
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/04/2012
» The PM’s visit to General Prem yesterday was full of symbolism but it remains to be seen if reconciliation will result. Opinions vary.
Fresh leadership
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/12/2010
» The UDD have a new and very different kind of leader in Thida Thavornseth, the wife of Dr Weng Tojirakarn.