Colleges Asked to Discourage Protests, List Students Who Join Sept 19 Rally
BANGKOK — University directors were told to do what they can to discourage students from joining protests that call for reform of the monarchy, and some were also tasked with monitoring those who plan to attend those rallies, reports say Monday.
Activists to Seize Thammasat After Rector Bans Protest
BANGKOK — The leader of a major protest planned for Sept. 19 said Friday he will lead the demonstrators into Thammasat University regardless of the administration’s ban on the protest taking place inside the campus.
Chakthip: Military Won’t Be Deployed to Handle Sept 19 Protest
BANGKOK — Police commissioner Gen. Chakthip Chaijinda said on Thursday that his force will be solely responsible for maintaining security at the major anti-government protest scheduled for Sept. 19.
17-Yr-Old Girl Summoned Over Ratchaburi Anti-Gov’t Protest
RATCHABURI — Activists said Thursday a 17-year-old high school student was to be questioned by the police for her role in a recent pro-democracy protest in Ratchaburi province.
Major Protest to Camp Overnight, March on Government House
BANGKOK — Pro-democracy activist Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak said Wednesday he will stage the next major rally against the government at Sanam Luang, right in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok.
DefMin Denies Claim of China Eyeing Military Base in Thailand
BANGKOK — The defense ministry on Wednesday denied reports by its American counterpart that the Chinese armed forces are considering a plan to set up a military outpost in Thailand.
Most Senators Ditch Meeting to Discuss Charter Amendment
BANGKOK — Only two out of 60 junta-appointed Senators showed up for a Tuesday meeting to discuss the proposals to amend the charter that guarantees their places in the upper house.
Activists to Reveal Targets for Their Sept. 19 Protest
BANGKOK — A pro-democracy activist said he will formally announce the issues to be discussed at the upcoming rally by Wednesday afternoon.
Prayut Tells Press Asking About Coup to ‘Go Home’
BANGKOK — Gen. Prayut Chan-ocha on Tuesday advised a reporter asking about the possibility of yet another military coup to “go home.”
Thammasat Protest to Go Ahead, Even Without Permission
BANGKOK — Activist leader Parit Chiwarak, aka “Penguin,” said Monday the protest he planned at Thammasat University will go ahead as scheduled on Sep. 19, even if the administration tries to block it.
