Pro-democracy
Pro-democracy news in Thailand, covering political movements, protests, and government responses.
- Thailand News
German government does not believe the Thai Monarch broke the law on conducting state affairs
Germany says His Majesty the King has not violated the…
- Thailand Protest News
Palang Pracharath MP calls for probe into Pheu Thai MP who cut own arm in parliament
Opposition politicians are clashing over the actions of one MP…
- Thailand Protest News
Contempt charge dropped against protest leader Parit
The leader of the Free People protest group, Parit Chiwarak,…
- Thailand News
Woman faces charges after allegedly slapping a student for not standing during national anthem
A woman is facing assault charges after she allegedly slapped…
- Thailand Protest News
Opposition MP slashes his arm in protest at treatment of anti-government activists
An opposition party MP has slashed his arm in front…
- Bangkok News
Royalists crowd Bangkok’s Lumpini Park to support Thai Monarchy
Bangkok’s Lumpini Park was crowded with royalists yesterday afternoon after…
- Thailand Protest News
Jailed activists request individual cells, access to books, ahead of exams
3 protest leaders currently behind bars have spoken with the…
- Bangkok News
Royalists rally at US Embassy, call on Americans to stop “interfering” with Thai politics
Royalists gathered this morning at the United States Embassy in…
- Thailand Protest News
Thai PM: Do you know what will happen if I resign?
The Thai PM has asked opposition MPs if they know…
- Thailand Protest News
In, out, in: human rights lawyer Arnon arrested, released, then arrested again
The human rights lawyer and anti-government protest leader, Arnon Nampa,…
- Bangkok News
Parliament to discuss political protests in 2 day special session
The Thai Parliament is now holding a 2 day ’emergency’…
- Thailand Protest News
Head of development think tank calls for dialogue to resolve political crisis
The president of the Thailand Development Research Institute is calling…
- Thailand Protest News
Government lifts Bangkok’s State of Emergency
Bangkok’s State of Emergency has been lifted, according to a…
- Thailand Protest News
Activists agree to step back, while telling PM to resign by Sunday
Following a televised address to the nation by the Thai…
- Bangkok News
PM considers lifting State of Emergency, parliament to meet for special session
PM Prayut Chan-o-cha addressed the nation in a televised speech…
- Pattaya News
Royalists gather in Chon Buri to support the Thai Monarchy amid anti-government protests
While pro-democracy protesters have been gathering nationwide over the past…
- Thailand Protest News
Letter calling for Thai PM’s resignation signed by over 1,000 academics
A petition calling for the resignation of Thai PM Prayut…
- Thailand Protest News
Thai police accuse anonymous social media users of inciting looting during protests
A spokesman for the Thai police says the Digital Economy…
- Thailand Protest News
2 Thai protest leaders immediately re-arrested after being released on bail
Authorities have re-arrested 2 of the leaders at the centre…
- Thailand Protest News
House Speaker confirms agreement for special parliamentary session
The Speaker of the lower house of Parliament has confirmed…
- Thailand Protest News
Police threaten jail time for anyone taking selfies at protests
The State of Emergency recently imposed on Bangkok amid escalating…
- Thailand Protest News
Jailed Thai activists, protest leaders, pro-democracy doctor, released on bail
Thailand’s Appeal Court has granted bail to a number of…
- Thailand Protest News
Thai authorities push to ban, censor news outlets and social media
Police are now cracking down on local media outlets covering…
- Thailand Protest News
Dozens of protester arrests since emergency decree was imposed
Dozens of people have been arrested since the State of…
- Thailand Protest News
House Speaker proposes extraordinary parliamentary session in wake of political unrest
The speaker of the lower house of Parliament, Chuan Leekpai,…
- Thailand Protest News
Former Thai PM Yingluck reminds Prayut of protests calling for her resignation
Former PM Yingluck Shinawatra has taken to social media to…
- Thailand Protest News
Thai PM adopts more conciliatory tone with protesters
PM Prayut Chan-o-cha has switched to a softer tone with…
- Thailand Protest News
2 activists could face life in prison for alleged violations against a royal motorcade
2 pro-democracy activists could face life in prison for alleged…
- Thailand Protest News
Activists vow to push ahead with political protests in Bangkok today
A mass gathering of protesters at Bangkok’s Ratchaprasong intersection and…
- Thailand Protest News
Protester arrests after emergency decree “unjustified,” Amnesty International says – VIDEO
The State of Emergency imposed in Bangkok at 4am this…
