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Thai PM ‘concerned’ after student protest new demands on monarchy
SE Asia 5 years ago

Thai PM ‘concerned’ after student protest new demands on monarchy

Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Tuesday he is concerned about a growing student protest movement after another student group issued an unusually frank 10-point call for reform of the monarchy.
Defying China, Hong Kongers rush to buy pro-democracy newspaper
World 5 years ago

Defying China, Hong Kongers rush to buy pro-democracy newspaper

Hong Kongers rushed to buy copies of pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily on Tuesday in a show of support for its owner, who was arrested a day earlier as police rounded up critics of China.
Thai pro-democracy rally attracts thousands as discontent swells
SE Asia 5 years ago

Thai pro-democracy rally attracts thousands as discontent swells

Young Thai protesters listened in rapt attention on Monday night as a pro-democracy activist called for open discussion of the unassailable monarchy's role in the kingdom, at a rally in Bangkok that drew thousands. 
Thai pro-government group warns of danger to the nation from student protests
SE Asia 5 years ago

Thai pro-government group warns of danger to the nation from student protests

Dozens of Thai government supporters rallied in front of Parliament House in Bangkok on Monday in a counter-demonstration to recent student-led, anti-government protests.
Hong Kong police raid pro-democracy newspaper, arrest owner
World 5 years ago

Hong Kong police raid pro-democracy newspaper, arrest owner

Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai was arrested Monday and led in handcuffs through his newspaper office as police raided the building, part of a sweeping crackdown on dissent since China imposed a security law on the city.
Thai activist joins protest following sedition charges
SE Asia 5 years ago

Thai activist joins protest following sedition charges

A Thai activist took aim at the government for "threatening" the pro-democracy movement at a protest Sunday -- a day after his bail release on sedition charges for his role in a recent rally. 
Thai army chief says 'hatred of nation' bigger threat than virus
SE Asia 5 years ago

Thai army chief says 'hatred of nation' bigger threat than virus

Thailand's powerful army chief on Wednesday told cadets that the "hatred of the nation" plaguing the country was a bigger threat than the coronavirus, as a nascent pro-democracy movement grows bolder.
Thai protesters openly criticize monarchy
SE Asia 5 years ago

Thai protesters openly criticize monarchy

Speakers at a Thai anti-government protest demanded reforms to the monarchy of King Maha Vajiralongkorn on Monday, calling for its powers to be curbed in unusually frank public comments.
Thais 'cast a spell' for democracy in Harry Potter-theme protest
SE Asia 5 years ago

Thais 'cast a spell' for democracy in Harry Potter-theme protest

Dozens of mostly young Thais wearing striped "Harry Potter" scarves rallied Monday against the government, vowing to "cast a spell" for democracy as the nascent movement grows increasingly bold in targeting the powerful elite.
Hong Kong police help #HKIndependence trend on Twitter
World 5 years ago

Hong Kong police help #HKIndependence trend on Twitter

As China moves to intimidate and punish anyone who voices support for Hong Kong independence, an unlikely source has inadvertently ignited a Twitter trending hashtag advocating just that –- the city's police force.
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