Activists Say Cops Stalk Them on Revolt Anniversary
BANGKOK — Several anti-government activists said Thursday they were followed by what they believed to be plainclothes officers for their activities on the anniversary of the June 24, 1932, democratic revolt.
Democratic Revolt Anniversary: Army Honors Royalist Rebels
BANGKOK — The army on Wednesday marked the anniversary of the 1932 democratic uprising by holding a religious ceremony for pro-monarchy rebels who attempted to restore the king’s absolute rule.
Gov’t Hints at Extending Virus Emergency Law for 3rd Time
BANGKOK — Top government officials on Wednesday refused to rule out the possibility of extending the Emergency Decree again for the third time amid growing voices of concern from the opposition and private sector.
Reenactment, Model Plaque Mark 88 Years of Democratic Revolt
BANGKOK — About a hundred people gathered before dawn on Wednesday across Democracy Monument to commemorate the 88th anniversary of a revolt that ended the king’s direct rule in Thailand, then known as Siam.
Cabinet Approves Draft Laws Against Torture, Abductions
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Cabinet has approved draft laws on prevention of torture and forced disappearances, a measure that has long been sought by human rights activists.
Big Pom Agrees to Lead Phalang Pracharat Party
BANGKOK — Deputy PM Prawit Wongsuwan said Tuesday he had accepted the invitation to chair the pro-government Phalang Pracharat Party as requested by his party members.
Police Surround Political Sites Ahead of Revolt Anniversary
KHON KEAN — Police in Khon Kaen province were stationed today at landmarks associated with the 1932 democratic revolt ahead of its anniversary on Wednesday.
Man Behind Viral ‘Lost Faith’ Shirt Gets Cop Visit
KHON KAEN — Security officers paid a visit to a man who posted a photo of himself with a shirt printed “I lost faith in the monarchy,” a civil rights group said.
New Anti-Gov’t Political Group Inspires Some, Confuses Others
BANGKOK — A new group formed by former figures of several anti-government political parties was met with a mixed emotion, from excitement to lukewarm reception and bemusement.
Face to Face With 1932 Revolt Leaders, in Their Eternal Rest
BANGKOK — The history associated with the 1932 revolution, which ended absolute monarchy in Thailand, might be disappearing one monument at a time, but the final resting place of the revolt leaders remains untouched to this day.
