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Defying police warnings of no overnight camping near Government House, anti-establishment protesters announced today that they will stay put until their demands are met by the government. The demands of the three groups of protesters, who are affiliated with the Ratsadon group include the release of all the Ratsadon core leaders and members remanded in
Three groups of protesters, all affiliated with the anti-establishment Ratsadon group, plan to set up camps near Government House, after they march from the Democracy and Victory monuments late this afternoon. Razor-wire fences have been erected at Chamaimaruchet Bridge, while several empty shipping containers have been placed at various locations to form barricades to prevent
Thailand’s Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says he is disappointed with Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit for his use of outdated information, about the Public Health Ministry’s COVID-19 vaccine procurement plan, to attack him and accuse him lying. In his Facebook post today (Saturday), under the title “Who lies to the People?” the minister said
The Criminal Court today rejected the bail applications by four core leaders of the anti-establishment Ratsadon group on the grounds that there is no justification for changing the court’s previous order to remand them in custody. The new applications for bail for Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak, Panusaya “Rung” Sitthijirawattanakul, Chatuphat Boonpatthararaksa, alias Pai Daodin, and Piyarat
An attorney from Thai Lawyers for Human Rights, Kritsadang Nutcharas, along with professors from Thammasat and Mahidol universities, went to the Criminal Court today to seek the release on bail of three core leaders of the anti-government Ratsadon group, namely Panasaya “Rung” Sitthijirawattanakul, Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak, and Jatupat Boonpatara-raksa aka Pai Daodin. Kritsadang said today
The Constitutional Court ruling on charter amendment has triggered a new round of debate on whether the ongoing parliamentary process to change the supreme law can continue or if it is back to square one. On Thursday, the court ruled that Parliament is authorised to write a new Constitution, but first a national referendum must
The Constitutional Court today ruled that Parliament is constitutionally empowered to draft a new constitution but that a referendum needs to be held to get prior public consent. The much-awaited ruling has set off a new round of debate as to whether Parliament can still go ahead with the third and final reading of the
Thailand’s Constitutional Court is scheduled to deliver its ruling on the constitutionality of a charter amendments bill on Thursday, which seeks to amend Section 256 of the Constitution to allow for the setting up of an elected 200-member Constitution Drafting Assembly to rewrite the existing charter, with the exception of Chapter 1, about general provisions,
As calls grow among the young generation to reform the monarchy, some Thai celebrities are risking boycotts and hatred to defend their beloved royal institution. Their emotional reactions to the push for change are costing them fans — and even jobs. Here are a few of the royalist celebs pushing back against pressure for royal reform.
Thailand’s opposition Pheu Thai party petitioned the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) this morning (Wednesday), accusing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, in his capacity as chairman of the State Enterprise Policy Committee, Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanavisit, and a few senior officials of the state-run Public Warehouse Organization (PWO), of corruption in the procurement of 112 billion baht
Many Thai celebrities are putting their careers on the line to support anti-establishment protesters’ push for political change in Thailand, including reform of the monarchy. They risk losing their jobs, their fans and even their freedom for promoting their political beliefs. Here are the stories of the most prominent pro-change celebs. Singer Ammy The Bottom
Anti-establishment protesters, led by the United Front of Thammasat and Demonstration group, rallied in front of the Criminal Court Tuesday afternoon to mourn what, they allege, is injustice and to demand the release of their leaders and fellow protesters. The protesters placed wreaths at the gates of the court and tied white ribbons to the
