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Prayuth ‘Animal Farm’ Endorsement Left Netizens Snorting

BANGKOK — Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha’s suggestion that Thais read dystopian classic Animal Farm snowballed into an avalanche of social media ridicule Thursday.

Artists Should ‘Speak the Truth,’ Says Director of Anti-Junta Rap Video

BANGKOK — The director of an rap video slamming four years of military rule said that he was committed to getting his message out...

Redshirt Ex-Leader Tells Students Not to Touch Monarchy

BANGKOK — Former Redshirt leader Jatuporn Prompan on Thursday warned student protesters to steer clear of the monarchy in their anti-government rallies.

‘Why Are They Chasing Me Out?’ Student Protest to Target Minister

BANGKOK — High school activists will march on the education ministry on Wednesday to protest its perceived reluctance to defend students’ rights to protest.

Prayuth, Prawit, 4 Others Face No-Confidence Censure

BANGKOK — The opposition said Friday it is sighting its gun on PM Prayut Chan-o-cha and four other ministers for the first no-confidence debate in nearly seven years.

Hardcore Redshirt 'Rambo' Quits Politics For Life

NAKHON RATCHASIMA — The hardline Redshirt activist known as 'Rambo Isaan' has vowed to quit politics "for life" following his release from six days of detention in a military camp.
David Streckfuss at Khon Kaen Immigration Office on Apr. 16, 2021. Photo: Hathairat Phaholtap / Facebook.

Immigration Renews Visa for American Academic Who Writes About 112

KHON KAEN — The immigration bureau on Monday said it has issued a new work permit and visa for an American academic who faced expulsion after his documents were suddenly revoked by his previous employer.

Prayuth Declares Himself Politician Who Used to Be a Soldier

BANGKOK — Three and a half years after leading a coup, Prime Minister Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha on Wednesday said he was now a politician who was formerly a soldier.
Students at all-female Apsorn Sawan School in Bangkok flash the three-finger salute during the morning flag raising ceremony on Aug. 17, 2020. Photo: @aorwiki / Twitter

High Schoolers Hold Flash Mobs In Solidarity with Anti-Govt Protests

BANGKOK — High school students in multiple schools across the country on Monday turned the daily flag-raising ceremony into an act of solidarity with the ongoing anti-government protests.

Red-Yellow Reconciliation In Prison, As Tweeted by Anti-Coup Activist

Veteran anti-coup activist Sombat Boonngarm-anong took to twitter this afternoon to recount his experience among other prisoners, including the notorious "Popcorn Gunman," in Bangkok's Remand Prison.

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