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STORY OF THE DAY • Nov 20, 2020 • 4 min read

Thai democracy Thailand’s ‘Bad Students’ get an education from the streets

By Lisa Martin and Tossapol Chaisamritpol/AFP • Nov 20, 2020
In the eyes of Thailand's ultra-conservative school system with its strict dress codes and mandated long ponytails with ribbons for female students, Ploy has been cast as a rebel for daring to show a whiff of individuality

STORY OF THE DAY • Oct 26, 2020 • 3 min read

Thai democracy Thai parliament opens to discuss pro-democracy protests

By Agence France-Presse • Oct 26, 2020
Members of parliament in Thailand opened an extraordinary session on October 26 to discuss the ongoing anti-government protests in Bangkok as demonstrators demand the resignation of the prime minister and reform of the monarchy

Oct 23, 2020 • 8 min read
Thai democracy

Live streams and citizen journalism defy Thailand’s media crackdown

In recent days, Thailand’s government has attempted to crackdown on several outlets offering coverage of the ongoing pro-democracy movement. But while efforts are made to muzzle traditional media, live-streaming and citizen journalism is ready to fill the void
By Wanpen Pajai and Tara Abhasakun • Oct 23, 2020

Oct 20, 2020 • 4 min read
Thai democracy

‘A moving current’: Thai protesters adopt Hong Kong tactics

As Thais continue to defy the government and gather in the streets of the capital Bangkok, they are finding inspiration and support from their counterparts in Hong Kong, a solidarity movement that has been dubbed the Milk Tea Alliance in recent months
By Vijitra Duangdee and Dene-Hern Chen/AFP • Oct 20, 2020

Oct 16, 2020 • 4 min read
Thai democracy

‘Keep on fighting’: Detained Thai lawyer keeps up rallying cries

Detained Thai human rights lawyer Anon Numpa called on pro-democracy activists to keep fighting in the face of a crackdown by the Thai government, that has seen an emergency decree put into place in recent days to quell unrest
By Dene-Hern Chen and Pitcha Dangprasith/AFP • Oct 16, 2020

Oct 15, 2020 • 2 min read
Thai democracy

More than 20 Thai protesters arrested as emergency decree put into place

The Thai government has declared a state of emergency, banning all large gatherings of protestors, following a pro-democracy rally the previous day in which a royal motorcade was met by activists offering the three-finger salute
By Agence France-Presse • Oct 15, 2020

Oct 14, 2020 • 3 min read
Thai democracy

Protesters gather ahead of pro-democracy rally in tense Bangkok

More than 1,000 pro-reform protestors gathered on October 14, as Bangkok braced for another democracy rally with tensions high following the arrest of 21 activists a day earlier
By Agence France-Presse • Oct 14, 2020

Oct 02, 2020 • 6 min read
Analysis

The art of political jiu-jitsu and Thailand’s student revolution

As the youth-led social movement gathers speed in Thailand, professor Mark S. Cogan reflects on the successes and failures of other protests to outline what essential tools of non-violent political action demonstrators have at their disposal
By Mark S. Cogan • Oct 02, 2020

Sep 22, 2020 • 5 min read
Opinion

For Thai protesters, even the dying embers of a regime can be dangerous

While the Thai government and monarchy are rocking as demonstrations grow in size and symbolism, protestors only need to look to countries like Ukraine and Belarus to see the dangers of a regime backed into the corner
By Mark S. Cogan • Sep 22, 2020

Sep 21, 2020 • 8 min read
Analysis

A night of surprises, as Thai taboos pushed further than ever before

In a year of bold protests in Thailand, this weekend's demonstrations once again caused a stir. A plaque challenging the monarchy was placed and a 10-point reform document delivered to authorities as protestors continued to push boundaries
By Tara Abhasakun and Wanpen Pajai • Sep 21, 2020