Pro-democracy
Pro-democracy news in Thailand, covering political movements, protests, and government responses.
- Thailand Protest News
Singer and political activist plans to fight on, while sticking to bail conditions
A Thai singer-songwriter arrested for his role in pro-democracy protests,…
- Pattaya News
Chon Buri royalists, pro-government groups, gather to show support for the Monarchy
Thousands of royalist supporters and pro-government factions have come together…
- Thailand Protest News
Monks prohibited from participating in political protests
Monks and novices are banned from joining political protests and…
- Thailand Protest News
PM won’t be drawn on rumour that protest leaders are seeking asylum in the US
Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha has refused to be drawn on…
- Thailand Protest News
Police checking contents of protest letter boxes to decide if charges will be filed
Police in Bangkok say they will be reading the contents…
- Thailand Protest News
Army chief dismisses rumours of impending coup – VIDEO
Thailand’s Army chief Narongpan Jitkaewthae has described the chances of…
- Thailand Protest News
Protesters use red letter boxes to receive petitions calling for reform of the Thai Monarchy
With police blocking their attempts to reach the Palace’s Household…
- Thailand News
Thai TV debate: Royalist accuses Jewish Americans of funding pro-democracy protests
A debate between a royalist and a pro-democracy supporter got…
- Thailand Protest News
Young Thais say political divide has caused conflict with their parents
The ongoing political protests have led to a new, raw…
- Thailand Protest News
Anti-government activists reject idea of a “reconciliation committee”
Thailand’s pro-democracy activists have rejected the government’s suggestion of a…
- Thailand News
Thais protest PornHub ban, digital minister says ban will promote “good values”
After the popular free porn website “PornHub” was blocked, a…
- Thailand Protest News
4 political activists, including human rights lawyer Anon, released from custody
Human rights lawyer and protest leader, Anon Nampa, has been…
- Thailand News
Some claim “invisible Western hands” back Thailand’s pro-democracy movement
As the pro-democracy movement spreads, some are speaking out and…
- Thailand Protest News
2 protest leaders re-arrested while recuperating in hospital
3 protest leaders are recovering in hospital following skirmishes outside…
- 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 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
PM refuses to resign, citing concerns over political divide, the economy, Covid-19
“I refuse to comply with the proposals that do not…
- 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 News
More catchy than Covid, K-Pop fans raise millions to support Thai protesters
More catchy the Covid and spreading out around the world,…
- Thailand Protest News
Government lifts Bangkok’s State of Emergency
Bangkok’s State of Emergency has been lifted, according to a…
- 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…
- Politics News
Former Pheu Thai chair to challenge legality of State of Emergency
Thai politician and former chair of the Pheu Thai Party,…
- 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…
