Pro-democracy
Pro-democracy news in Thailand, covering political movements, protests, and government responses.
- Politics News
PM warns that ongoing political protests will cause nation to collapse
The Thai PM, Prayut Chan-o-cha, has accused anti-government protesters of…
- Politics News
Popular TV co-host forced to quit after insulting students
A boycott by those pushing for democracy led a popular…
- Politics News
PM Prayut says rewriting Thai constitution has always been on his to-do list
Rewriting Thailand’s constitution is on his to-do list, PM Prayut…
- Politics News
Students mock Culture Ministry guidelines on how to talk to elders
As political differences continue to divide the generations, Thailand’s Culture…
- Politics News
Monarchy critic faces charges for Facebook page
A popular critic of Thailand and Thai politics is facing…
- Politics News
Anger as officials visit home of child who made 3-fingered salute – VIDEO
Thai social media is awash with outrage following a visit…
- Politics News
Thai expats show their support for local pro-democracy protests
The protests have been popping up around Thailand, and overseas.…
- Politics News
Can the Thai government put the cat back in the bag?
OPNION Who will be better at engaging a broad audience…
- Crime News
Police back decision to arrest protesters who break the law
The national police chief says it’s “their duty” to make…
- Politics News
Psychologist concerned that younger students may not fully understand politics
A leading Thai psychologist warns that younger students who lack…
- Thailand News
Education minister says free speech should be allowed at Thai schools
“The students are concerned about their future which is a…
- Politics News
Security ramped up for activists’ hearing at Criminal Court
Security at Bangkok’s Criminal Court was stepped up substantially today…
- Politics News
Student activists to rally at Thai Ministry of Education
The so-called “Bad Student” activist group says they’ll rally in…
- Politics News
Thai PM voices concern over students’ 3 finger salute
Thailand’s PM, Prayut Chan-o-cha, says he’s concerned about students using…
- Politics News
Police seek arrest warrants for anti-government protest leaders
6 political activists, at the centre of a rally at…
- Education
Don’t break the law, Thai education minister warns student protesters
The education minister is warning students to abide by the…
- Opinion
The year of living dangerously – Thai protesters utter the unthinkable
OPINION An estimated 10,000 anti-government protesters packed Bangkok’s Democracy Monument…
- Politics News
PM urges police to exercise restraint in dealing with protesters
The Thai PM, Prayut Chan-o-cha, has asked police to refrain…
- Politics News
Former human rights commissioner accuses government loyalists of distorting protesters’ demands
The former commissioner of the National Human Rights Commission, Angkhana…
- Politics News
Prominent social activist speaks out in defence of student protesters
A leading academic and social critic has spoken out in…
- Politics News
Political activists taken to jungle for “attitude adjustment” lecture from officials
Anti-government protesters in the northern province of Phitsanulok say they…
- Politics News
Police remain tight-lipped on existence of “wanted activists” list
Thailand’s law enforcement officials are keeping schtum when asked about…
- World News
Pro-Beijing activists fined for mass gathering while celebrating arrest of Hong Kong media tycoon
A group of pro-Beijing activists have been fined for violating…
- World News
Hong Kong officials arrest high-profile media boss under new national security law
The arrest of the Hong Kong media tycoon, Jimmy Lai,…
- Events
Police say they are gathering evidence to arrest ringleaders of Saturday protest – VIDEO
Whilst the police attending the mostly-peaceful protest, on Saturday afternoon…
- Events
Huge anti-government protest at Bangkok’s Democracy Monument
Anti-government protesters congregated at the Democracy Monument in the heart…
- World News
Hong Kong documentary sees scene removed after new law
A pro-democracy Hong Kong documentary saw a scene removed after…
- World News
Covid restrictions ignored in Hong Kong as hundreds of protesters take to the streets
Hundreds of Hong Kong residents have defied police orders, taking…
