Thai Politics
Updates on Thai politics, including government actions, opposition movements, and policy changes.
- 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…
- Politics News
PM says he’d be happy to step aside if someone better comes along
The Thai PM, Prayut Chan-o-cha, says he’d have no problem…
- 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 Protest News
4 political activists, including human rights lawyer Anon, released from custody
Human rights lawyer and protest leader, Anon Nampa, has been…
- 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 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…
- 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
Anti-government protesters plan march to German Embassy today
A political rally is being planned at the German Embassy…
- 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
Activists agree to step back, while telling PM to resign by Sunday
Following a televised address to the nation by the Thai…
- 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
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
Police deny plans to restrict online access, as media groups issue warning
Thai police have confirmed the legitimacy of a document released…
- 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
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
Students at Naresuan University mark 1973 uprising with candlelit vigil
As tens of thousands of protesters gathered at Government House…
- Thailand Protest News
Anti-government activists arrested at Democracy Monument rally denied bail
20 pro-democracy activists, arrested at yesterday and last night’s rally…
- Politics News
PM dismisses rumours of alliance with opposition to form new government
Thai PM Prayuth Chan-o-cha has rubbished rumours that the ruling…
- Politics News
Deputy PM says “Big Joke” transfer not necessarily unlawful
Deputy PM Wissanu Krea-ngam says former immigration chief, Surachate Hakparn,…
- Thailand Protest News
Kasetsart school bans use of name, logo, at political events on grounds of “neutrality”
A school forming part of Bangkok’s Kasetsart University has banned…
- Politics News
Thammasat University officials ban September 19 protest
Thammasat University, once a bastion of democratic voices and student…
- 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
Deputy Finance Minister dismisses doubts over his educational qualifications
The President of the Engineering Association of Thailand has called…
- Politics News
Student Union denies protests are being engineered by opposition Thai politicians
The Student Union of Thailand has hit back at a…
- 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
Government postpones controversial submarines deal
With a recent poll revealing that one of the public’s…
- Politics News
Pro-democracy activist mounts campaign near Bangkok memorial
Political activist Jatupat Boonpattararaksa has started a campaign he’s calling…
