Pro-democracy
Pro-democracy news in Thailand, covering political movements, protests, and government responses.
- Thailand News
Empire strikes back: Thai royalists oppose constitution changes
Just after proposed constitutional amendments, backed by pro-democracy supporters, were…
- Thailand Protest News
Online entrepreneurs cash in on “People’s Plaque”
After the removal of a commemorative plaque hours after it…
- Thailand video news
Thailand News Today | Protesters face arrest | Phuket “in a coma”| September 22
Thailand News Today with Tim Newton. Daily news from around…
- Thailand Protest News
Heightened security at Thai parliament ahead of Thursday’s pro-democracy protest
Security is being tightened to the highest level around Thailand’s…
- Thailand Protest News
Sri Panwa Phuket getting social media flak after owner criticises pro-democracy protest leader
The owner of a luxury resort on the Thai island…
- Thailand Protest News
Thai beauty queen victim of racist slurs for siding with anti-government protesters
The winner of the 2020 Miss Grand Thailand competition has…
- Thailand News
Protesters’ plaque damaged historical site – Thai Fine Arts Department
The Thai Fine Arts Department claim the pro-democracy protesters, who…
- Thailand News
Protesters place plaque declaring Thailand “belongs to the people”
Protesters today have placed a plaque, in the area next…
- Thailand Protest News
Thai PM uses Covid fears to persuade protesters to postpone Saturday rally
The Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha is rolling out his biggest…
- Thailand Protest News
Protesters continue their plans for weekend rally without anywhere to host it
Negotiations continue between officials at Thammasat University’s Tha Prachan campus,…
- Bangkok News
Protest calling on Thai Head of State reform set for September 19
Pro-democracy activists are planning a 2 day protest in Bangkok…
- Politics News
Bangkok police prepare for mass university protest on September 19
Police in Bangkok say they’re gearing up for a large-scale…
- Politics News
Activist vows university rally will take place, with or without permission
The political activist Parit Chiwarak, aka. “Penguin”, says a rally…
- Politics News
Protest leaders Anon and Panupong freed from jail on court order
Two prominent anti-government protest leaders have now been released from…
- Politics News
Foreign Ministry refutes Amnesty allegation that Thai government is gagging protesters
Thailand’s Foreign Ministry has hit back at an Amnesty International…
- Crime News
Student union president arrested in Bangkok for July rally
The president of the Student Union of Thailand was arrested…
- Politics News
Activist burns copy of public assembly law handed to him by police
The pro-democracy activist, Panupong Chadnok, also known as “Mike Rayong”,…
- Politics News
Thai critics abroad get threatening packages
Threatening packages have been sent to 3 Thai critics of…
- Bangkok News
Protesters push through barricades at Bangkok police station
Paint was splattered on a police officers and police barricades…
- Politics News
Pro-democracy activist mounts campaign near Bangkok memorial
Political activist Jatupat Boonpattararaksa has started a campaign he’s calling…
- Politics News
Thai Government puts wheels in motion for constitutional reform
The coalition government has approved a motion that sets the…
- 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
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…
- Crime News
Student activist arrested on charges from protesting
Police arrested a student while he protesting outside a market…
- 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
FoodPanda added to boycott list over protest reporting
Some Thais are deleting the FoodPanda application off their phones…
- 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…
