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A group of alumni and current students of the Faculty of Sociology and Humanities of Thailand’s Thammasat University has demanded the resignation of the university’s Rector, for allegedly failing to protect students against, what they claim is, police harassment. The group cited the cases of political science student Mr. Parit Chivarak and Ms. Panasaya Sitthijirawattanakul,
About 300 police will be on standby at their command centres, to await orders on Sunday, ahead of another mass protest at the Democracy Monument, planned by anti-establishment groups. Representatives of Thailand’s security agencies, including the National Security Council, Special Branch Police, the National Intelligence Agency and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, met today to make preparations
As Myanmar is approaching the general election scheduled for this Sunday a warning early this week on how the poll is being handled from a powerful military general has raised concern and unease, and drawn strong reaction from the government led by the National League for Democracy (NLD). According to the Irrawaddy news website, military
One of Thailand’s anti-establishment protest leaders reported to Thung Mahamek police in Bangkok this morning, to acknowledge charges related to the protest at the German Embassy on October 26th. Passaravalee “Mind” Thanakitvibulphol was charged with sedition, in accordance with Section 116 of the Criminal Code, and several other charges. Four other demonstrators were also charged
Former member of the Thailand’s National Human Rights Commission, Angkhana Neelaphaijit, together with a Human Rights activist, Unchana Heemmina have filed a civil defamation lawsuit defamation against the Office of the Thailand’s Prime Minister. They claim the Government’s Information Operation (IO) published distorted information and defamed Unchana, a Human Right activist, through the website Puliny.blogspot.com.
Three of Thailand’s former Prime Ministers have agreed to accept Parliament President Chuan Leekpai’s invitation to join the Reconciliation Committee. Anand Panyarachun, General Chavalit Yongchaiyudh and Abhisit Vejjajiva have agreed to join the committee, which is yet to be formally established, while a fourth former Prime Minister, Somchai Wongsawat, is yet to respond to
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump was narrowly leading Democratic rival Joe Biden in the vital battleground state of Florida on Tuesday, while other competitive swing states that will help decide the election outcome, such as Georgia and North Carolina, remained up in the air. The two contenders split the first U.S. states to be
Paiboon Nititawan has never been afraid to offend democratic sentiments with ideas and actions many call outlandish or extreme. While fellow lawmakers search for a solution that’s acceptable to all sides of Thailand’s heated political conflict, the deputy leader of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party has come up with a suggestion that may throw fuel
Eleven core members of and protesters from the anti-establishment movement reported to Bangkok’s Chanasongkhram police today, to acknowledge charges against related to the protests at Thammasat University and Sanam Luang on September 19th and 20th. Among those facing fresh charges are Atthaphol Buapat, alias Khru Yai, Chai-amorn Kaewvibulpant alias “Ammy The Bottom Blues”, Chinnawat Chankrachang
“Reconciliation and harmony” is the way out offered every time deep political divisions have pushed Thailand to the brink of disaster in the past decade. But repeated efforts have failed to heal the bitter divide, which is now widening by the day as authorities clamp down on anti-government protesters. The latest bid to defuse escalating
#SavePornHub is the trending hashtag in Thailand today, after Thai government said it had banned Pornhub and 190 other URLs showing pornography. The announcement prompted social media anger over censorship and a call for a protest against the decision. Digital Economy and Society minister Puttipong Punnakanta said the block was part of efforts to restrict
Senator Kamnoon Sitthisamarn has proposed that the Thai Parliament’s President, Chuan Leekpai, should head the reconciliation committee, emphasizing the latter’s suitability for the post. He said that Mr. Chuan is widely respected, is well versed in politics, he has served as Prime Minister and President of the Parliament twice and he doesn’t see anyone
