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60 scholars call on NCPO for 'freedom'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/09/2014
» Sixty scholars from 16 universities have asked the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) to better respect their freedom, following the NCPO ban on their latest academic forum on dictatorship.
NCPO forbids 'political activity'
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 20/09/2014
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday insisted it is too soon to allow the holding of political gatherings since orders issued by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) have not yet been revoked.
'Unelected' Prayut warns against political forums
Published on 19/09/2014
» Prayut Chan-o-cha reminded academics and activists on Friday that he is not an elected prime minister and said he will not allow political forums to derail his reconciliation campaign.
Academics detained at Thammasat
Pongpat Wongyala, Published on 18/09/2014
» PATHUM THANI — Prominent academic Nidhi Eoseewong and three other guest speakers at a seminar on dictatorship held at Thammasat University’s Rangsit campus on Thursday evening were detained by police and taken in for questioning.
Experts wary of first-day protest peace
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 14/01/2014
» The start of the Bangkok shutdown campaign was violence-free yesterday, but academics warn the situation could become volatile in the next few days if protesters step up pressure as talks to delay the election begin.
Experts warn of violence if street protests escalate
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 24/11/2013
» Academics have expressed concern about the recent surge in political protests, which they say could erupt into violence.
Scholars warn of 'undemocratic' rallies
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 23/11/2013
» Despite being a democratic means of expression, street gatherings can also be used to achieve undemocratic goals, scholars have warned as Thailand sees a surge in political protests.