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Topic: thailand-monarchy

Tensions mount in Thai protests as Bangkok braces for major rally

Tensions mount in Thai protests as Bangkok braces for major rally

Sophie Deviller, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 24 12:01 PM

Tensions are rising around Thailand's pro-democracy protests, with police shooting six people last week and using tear gas and water cannon on the streets of Bangkok.   Read more »

Thai king declares 'love' for all after months of pro-democracy protests

Thai king declares 'love' for all after months of pro-democracy protests

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 02 10:31 AM

The 68-year-old ruler sits at the apex of Thai power, and comments to the media are rare due to protocols dictating formalities with the royal family.   Read more »

Thai protests: some students to skip graduation ceremony graced by king

Thai protests: some students to skip graduation ceremony graced by king

South China Morning Post
Posted at Oct 31 02:43 PM

Students in Thailand are set to boycott a second day of graduation ceremonies at Bangkok's Thammasat University, where King Maha Vajiralongkorn will hand out diplomas. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: October 27, 2020

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: October 27, 2020

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 27 11:42 PM

Here are the big stories today in photos. Read more »

Protesters light up Bangkok

Protesters light up Bangkok

Gemunu Amarasinghe, AP
Updated as of Oct 27 12:02 PM

As lawmakers debated in a special session in Parliament that was called to address political tensions, student-led rallies were set to continue with a march through central Bangkok to bring attention to the time King Maha Vajiralongkorn spends in Germany.  Read more »

Thai protesters plan action after PM ignores deadline to quit

Thai protesters plan action after PM ignores deadline to quit

Orathai Sriring and Panarat Thepgumpanat, Reuters
Posted at Oct 25 09:36 AM

Anti-government protesters in Thailand said on Saturday they would hold demonstrations on Sunday and Monday after Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha ignored their deadline to resign. Read more »

Thai PM revokes emergency measures after week of protests

Thai PM revokes emergency measures after week of protests

Thanaporn Promyamyai, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Oct 22 06:17 PM

BANGKOK (UPDATE) - Thailand's premier on Thursday revoked an emergency decree that had been intended to quell pro-democracy rallies despite it failing to stamp out daily protests demanding he resign and for reforms of the unassailable monarchy. Read more »

Thai democracy protesters defy ban for fourth day

Thai democracy protesters defy ban for fourth day

Thanaporn Promyamyai and Dene-Hern Chen, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 19 12:25 PM

Tens of thousands of protesters defied a ban on gatherings of more than four people to mass at a major Bangkok landmark Sunday, carrying posters portraying activists detained in four straight days of strident anti-government rallies.   Read more »

TIMELINE: Thai protests grow in defiance of ban

TIMELINE: Thai protests grow in defiance of ban

Reuters
Updated as of Oct 19 05:16 AM

Anti-government protesters in Thailand defied a ban on demonstrations for a fourth day on Sunday as they stepped up demands for the removal of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and reform of the monarchy.   Read more »

'Their voice is vital': Thai celebs break silence on democracy protests

'Their voice is vital': Thai celebs break silence on democracy protests

Dene-Hern Chen, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 18 02:36 PM

A K-pop superstar, beauty queens and TV personalities are among a growing wave of celebrities backing Thailand's pro-democracy movement, sending out messages of support to millions of followers on social media. Read more »

TIMELINE: Thailand cracks down on protesters

TIMELINE: Thailand cracks down on protesters

Reuters
Posted at Oct 15 01:06 PM

Thailand ordered emergency measures on Thursday against protesters who have demanded the removal of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, a former junta leader, and called for reforms of King Maha Vajiralongkorn's monarchy. Read more »

More than 20 protesters arrested in Thailand

More than 20 protesters arrested in Thailand

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Oct 15 11:34 AM

Thai police arrested more than 20 people under sweeping new emergency measures Thursday, with pro-democracy activists reporting a handful of high-profile leaders were among those detained.   Read more »

Thailand takes first legal action against Facebook, Twitter over content

Thailand takes first legal action against Facebook, Twitter over content

Patpicha Tanakasempipat and Panarat Thepgumpanat, Reuters
Posted at Sep 24 05:19 PM

Thailand began legal action on Thursday against Facebook and Twitter for ignoring requests to take down content, in its first such move against major internet firms. Read more »

Thai protesters defy monarchy with 'People's Plaque'

Thai protesters defy monarchy with 'People's Plaque'

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 20 08:50 PM

Thousands of protesters cheered as activists installed a plaque in Bangkok Sunday declaring that Thailand "belongs to the people" -- the boldest show of defiance in a youth-led movement which is questioning the unassailable monarchy's role in the country. Read more »

What's behind Thailand's protests and what comes next?

What's behind Thailand's protests and what comes next?

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 20 01:05 PM

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. Read more »

Thai protesters set to defy authorities, rally at Government House

Thai protesters set to defy authorities, rally at Government House

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 20 10:24 AM

Thai student activists are set to defy authorities and march to the seat of government Sunday morning, after staging the biggest protest in years in which demonstrators demanded reforms to the unassailable monarchy.    Read more »

Tens of thousands of protesters join Thailand pro-democracy rally

Tens of thousands of protesters join Thailand pro-democracy rally

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Sep 20 09:56 AM

Some are also demanding reforms to Thailand's ultra-wealthy and powerful monarchy -- a once-taboo topic in the country due to its tough royal defamation laws.   Read more »

Thailand braces for new political turmoil involving youth

Thailand braces for new political turmoil involving youth

Chananthorn Kamjan and Tanyalux Watanapalin, Kyodo News
Posted at Aug 23 08:31 AM

Even as Thailand struggles to bounce back economically from the COVID-19 pandemic, the kingdom appears to be on the cusp of a new round of political unrest, this time involving its disaffected youth. Read more »

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