FIVE activist groups held a demonstration in front of the Government House today (Jan.18) calling for urgent measures to resolve the rising cost of living, Matichon newspaper said. The five groups, Labour Network for People’s Rights, 24 June Democracy Group, New Generation Network in Nonthaburi, administrative and student organisations of Kasetsart University and Thalu
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Another female protest leader released on bail
JUST a day after Ms. Panassaya Sitthichirawatanakul, or Rung, was granted an extension of her bail by two courts another female protest leader, Ms. Benja Apan, was also temporarily released, Thai Rath newspaper this evening (Jan. 14). The Southern Bangkok Criminal Court issued an order granting bail to Benja who is faces charges under
Read moreRung’s bail extended, EM bracelet removed
PROTEST leader Ms. Panassaya Sitthichirawatanakul, or Rung, was granted an extension of her bail till June 16, 2022 in two cases involving demonstrations at Sanam Luang on September 19, 2020 and at Ladprao intersection on December 2 that same year, Matichon newspaper and Sanook.com said today (Jan. 12). Later in the afternoon the Ayutthaya Provincial
Read moreProtesters jeer at Kla Party’s by-election campaign team
DEMONSTRATORS again staging a rally in front of Bangkok Remand Prison today (Jan. 6) jeered at Kla Party’s campaign team while welcoming Pheu Thai Party’s crew as both drove past within fives of each other, Matichon newspaper said. The was rally organised by the the Songwriters for the People group to demand the release of
Read moreSongwriters rally in front of prison to get political activists freed
A DEMONSTRATION was held in front of Bangkok Remand Prison late afternoon today (Jan. 3) by the Songwriters for the People group to demand the release of political activists detained without bail, Matichon newspaper said. Led by Mr. Chokdee Rompruek, or Alek, the group tied vinyl signs on power poles and posted them on
Read moreAfghan women protest against Taliban killings of ex-soldiers
By AFP and published by Channel NewsAsia Kabul – A crowd of women marched through the Afghan capital today (Dec. 28), accusing Taliban authorities of covertly killing soldiers who served the former United States-backed regime. Around 30 women gathered near a mosque in the centre of Kabul and marched a few hundred metres chanting
Read moreJailed protest leader’s birthday celebrated outside prison
THE Thalufah activist group held a birthday celebration for jailed protest leader Mr. Panupong Chadnok, or Mike Rayong, and also celebrated Christmas for three other jailed protest leaders outside Bangkok Remand Prison today (Dec. 26), Matichon newspaper said. At around 5 p.m. members of this activist group tied a large cloth banner with the
Read moreProtesting Jana villagers occupy bridge outside Govt House
By Thai Newsroom Reporters VILLAGERS FROM JANA DISTRICT of Songkhla today (Dec. 13) occupied a bridge outside Government House to resume their year-long protest against an industrial estate project in their coastal area of the southern province. Dozens of the protesting Jana villagers, calling themselves a Network For the Protection of Jana Native Land, set
Read moreProtesters hang up ‘people’s judgement’ banner, demand abolition of Section 112
A BIG demonstration got underway at Ratchaprasong intersection this afternoon (Dec. 12) with the protesters hanging up large banner with the words “People’s Judgement of Section 112” to underscore their demand that Section 112 of the Criminal Code, or the lese majeste law, be abolished, Matichon newspaper said. Jointly launching this demonstartion are a
Read morePolice: Avoid demonstration at Ratchaprasong intersection this afternoon
THE Metropolitan Police Bureau advised people to avoid the Ratchaprasong intersection area today (Dec. 12) from 2 p.m. as protesters are gathering there from 4 p.m. onwards, Amarin TV said. Pol. Maj. Gen. Jirasan Kaewsaeng-ek, spokesman of Metropolitan Police, said three road are expected to be affected by the demonstration, namely Ploenchit Road (between Ratchaprasong
Read moreRung’s bail revoked in another lese majeste case
THE Criminal Court today (Nov. 22) revoked bail granted to protest leader Ms Panusaya Sitthichirawattanakul, or Rung, in another Criminal Code Section 112 case, known as the lese majeste law, while tightening bail conditions for two other protest leaders, Thai Rath newspaper said. The prosecutors had asked the court to revoke bail for Rung,
Read moreCrop top gathering calls for temporary release of activist
A DOWNTOWN gathering led by a former Amnesty International Thailand committee member this afternoon (Nov. 20) entitled “What’s wrong with wearing a crop top?” called for the release on bail of protest leader Panusaya Sitthichirawattanakul, or Rung, who was detained in a Criminal Code Section 112 case, known as the lese majeste law, involving going
Read moreRung denied bail in crop top Section 112 case
PROTEST leader Panusaya Sitthichirawattanakul, or Rung, was today (Nov. 15) denied bail in a Criminal Code Section 112 case, known as the lese majeste law, involving the wearing of a crop top and going to Siam Paragon shopping mall so attired on December 20 last year, Sanook.com and Siam Rath newspaper said. The Centre for
Read more3 demonstrators, 2 policemen injured during yesterday’s protest
METROPOLITAN Police said three demonstrators and two policemen were injured during yesterday’s march from Pathumwan intersection to the German Embassy to submit their petition and that all charges will be filed against those who broke the law, Amarin TV said today (Nov. 15). Their petition to Germany where His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn is
Read more‘Absolute monarchy’ protested on Bangkok streets, petition against it lodged to Germany
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRO-DEMOCRACY DEMONSTRATORS today (Nov. 14) lodged a petition to Germany where His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn is currently residing via the German Embassy in Bangkok in protest of what they called “absolute monarchy” being allegedly reintroduced in Thailand. The street activists who peacefully gathered at Pathumwan intersection protested against the allegedly
Read moreProtest moved to Pathumwan intersection amid tight control
PROTESTERS from various activist groups including representatives of one from Chiang Mai moved their demonstration from Democracy Monument to Pathumwan intersection after police had closed all the routes to the planned gathering site, Matichon newspaper said this afternoon (Nov. 14). At 3 p.m. the protesters sprayed a message, “This country belongs to the people”,
Read moreAyutthaya flood victims block highway to get help
SCORES of Ayutthaya residents who have been flooded for a month today (Nov. 4) blocked Highway 340 that runs from Bangkok to Suphan Buri province to pressure the authorities to open a floodgate and drain the water into the Japanese canal, Amarin TV said. The residents of Thep Mongkhon sub-district, Bang Sai district, said their
Read moreActivists call for freeing lese majeste detainees on bail at huge protest
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRO-DEMOCRACY ACTIVIST groups today (Oct. 31) organised a peaceful street protest in the heart of Bangkok and repeated calls for the release on bail of detained political activists and the abolition of the draconian lese majeste law, better known as Criminal Code Section 112. Several activist groups including Khana Ratsadon,
Read moreRung sues Prayut for limiting freedom of assembly
A PROTEST leader and a team of human rights lawyers this morning (Oct. 29) filed a lawsuit against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and Defence Forces Chief Gen. Chalermpol Srisawad for issuing announcements limiting the freedom of assembly while also asking for temporary protection of a rally planned to take place on Sunday Oct. 31, Siam
Read moreProtest group holds seminar in front of prison
THE Thalu Fah activist group held a seminar in front of Bangkok Special Prison today (Oct. 23) to continue voicing their four demands with the backdrop of the stage emblazoned with 112 referring to Section 112 of the Criminal Code, known as the lese majeste law, which they want repealed, Matichon newspaper said. Their four
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