A pro-democracy movement led by student groups has gathered pace across Thailand for the last couple of months, with some activists openly calling for reforms of the kingdom’s unassailable monarchy.
Protests Shake Bangkok, Challenging Old Guard’s Grip on Thailand
The weekend rally heightened the focus on a once taboo issue: a rich and powerful monarchy that has rarely been challenged or criticized.
Thailand: Govt reports three imported cases as Thais get all-clear to travel to UK
This regulation goes into effect as of Saturday 4am UK time.The UK Department of Transport’s website states that Thailand and Singapore have been included in the “travel corridor” list as the number …
Tens of thousands rally against the government in Thailand, inspired by student leaders
Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak, a chubby 22-year old, has emerged as a leading figure in the pro-democracy movement, stepping forward to openly criticize the monarchy.
Thousands gather in Thailand for anti-government protest
Protesters in Bangkok call for new constitution and elections, and criticise monarchy …
Thailand Sees Economy Shrinking Less Than Forecast on Cash Boost
Article content (Bloomberg) — Thailand may avoid its worst-ever economic performance by boosting cash handouts to pandemic-hit citizens and accelerating government spending in t …
Political instability to hit Thai economy
CONFIDENCE in Thailand – originally boosted by the country’s admirable management of its domestic Covid-19 outbreak – is waning as political chaos takes centre stage.
Qatar- Red Bull heir to face prosecution for hit-and-run
The heir to the Red Bull billions will be indicted for reckless driving and cocaine use in a fatal hit-and-run, Thailand’s attorney-general said yesterday, following public outrage after his charges …
‘I Think Our Goal Is Worthy for Everyone in Thailand.’ Meet the Lawyer Trying to Reform the Thai Monarchy
If we don’t fix the monarchy, we can’t fix anything else,” says 36-year-old human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa, who has altered political discourse in Thailand by questioning the country’s most …
Opposition leader: Billionaire king of Thailand has 38 jets, helicopters and other aircraft in private fleet
Leading Thai opposition leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit is breaking the rules by accusing Thailand’s billionaire ruler, King Maha Vajiralongkorn, who lives in Germany but jets back to Bangkok for …