Pro-democracy
Pro-democracy news in Thailand, covering political movements, protests, and government responses.
- Thailand News
Thailand classified as a “not free” country in Freedom House report
On a scale of 0 to 100, with 100 being…
- Thailand Protest News
Thai musician and activist has bail request turned down
The Thai musician and anti-government activist, Chaiamorn Kaewwiboonpan, aka, “Ammy”,…
- Thailand Protest News
UPDATE: Thai singer “Ammy” arrested for allegedly setting fire to royal portrait
UPDATE: A popular Thai singer from the band Bottom Blues…
- Thailand Protest News
At least 22 people arrested at Bangkok protest, officer dies of heart failure
At least 22 people were arrested during the Bangkok protest…
- Thailand Protest News
Police investigate “offensive” posts on Facebook pages of jailed activists
The authorities are investigating the origin of content deemed offensive,…
- Thailand Protest News
12,000 police officers to be deployed at pro-democracy protests this weekend
Over 12,000 officers will be on duty for planned anti-government…
- Thailand Protest News
Police, military deny knowledge of mystery men at rally site
Nearly a week after demonstrators clashed in Bangkok, police and…
- Thailand Protest News
Pro-democracy activists planning another rally after prosecution delayed
The leaders of the pro-democracy Ratsadon group are planning another…
- Thailand Protest News
Court of Appeal refuses bail request for 4 pro-democracy activists
4 detained protest leaders, from the pro-democracy Ratsadon group, have…
- Bangkok News
More than 20 police injured in clash with protesters in Bangkok
More than 20 police officers were injured in a clash…
- Thailand Protest News
Bangkok police threaten to use full riot-control equipment at future rallies
Following confirmation that several officers were injured at a pro-democracy…
- Thailand News
Human Rights Watch says Thailand abuses lèse majesté law to silence protesters
The Human Rights Watch is speaking up against Thailand’s use…
- Thailand Protest News
Bangkok police say over 1,000 officers to be deployed at MBK Skywalk rally today
The deputy chief of Bangkok’s Metropolitan Police says 1,085 police…
- Thailand Protest News
Court refuses bail applications for 4 pro-democracy activists
4 prominent members of the pro-democracy Ratsadon group have had…
- Thailand Protest News
Security guard slaps student for displaying protest sign at Bangkok mall – VIDEO
A security guard at the luxury Iconsiam shopping mall in…
- Bangkok News
Police to issue arrest warrants for 2 people allegedly involved in bombing outside Bangkok shopping centre
Police say arrest warrants will be issued for 2 people…
- Thailand Protest News
Student arrested in dormitory at night, charged with lèse majesté offences
A student at Thammasat University’s Rangsit Campus has been arrested…
- Thailand Protest News
Leaders of German Embassy rally meet with police, prosecutors
13 political activists who led thousands of protesters to the…
- Thailand Protest News
Protesters call rally in Bangkok to support activists charged over German Embassy petition
Pro-democracy activists have called a protest at Thung Mahamek police…
- Thailand News
Thai officials crackdown on “lèse majesté” social media pages and posts
In a crackdown on social media posts critical of the…
- Thailand News
Amnesty International campaign urges PM Prayut Chan-o-cha to drop charges pressed on protesters
The human rights group Amnesty International has launched a campaign…
- Thailand Protest News
United Nations condemns Thailand’s use of lèse majesté law against minor | VIDEO
The United Nations High Commission for Human Rights has expressed…
- Thailand News
US Senate support for protest movement won’t impact Thailand – Foreign Minister
The United States Senate’s support for Thailand’s pro-democracy movement won’t…
- Bangkok News
Satirical fashion show leads to lèse majesté charges
A satirical fashion show led to a pair of young…
- Bangkok News
HM the King says “I’m just like other human beings”
“I’m just like other human beings. On some days I…
- Northern Thailand News
Festival-goers claim event shut down over pro-democracy content, not Covid-19
Social media users are accusing officials of shutting down a…
- Thailand News
Majority says school uniforms should remain mandatory – NIDA Poll
According to a new poll, a majority of Thai people…
- Thailand Protest News
Pro-democracy activists to beef up security with professionally trained personnel
Protest leader Parit Chiwarak, aka, “Penguin”, says activists will no…
- Thailand News
Thailand News Today | 45 day tourist visa, Cher campaign for gorilla, Pattani arrests | Dec 11
Last day of the week and the middle of the…
- Thailand Protest News
Ministry of Foreign Affairs responds to US Senators’ support for pro-democracy movement
After a number of US senators introduced a resolution in…
