Activists Defend Hammer-Sickle Logo Slammed by PM Prayut
BANGKOK — Pro-democracy campaigners on Tuesday rally behind a new logo unveiled by their umbrella organization that unsettled allies and critics alike for their alleged communist symbolism.
23 Accused of Lese Majeste, Largest Number in Years
BANGKOK — Anti-government activists on Tuesday called upon the authorities to stop employing the royal defamation law even as the number of people accused under the charge has risen to at least 23.
Protest Guards Charged for Clearing Razor Wires Left By Cops
BANGKOK — Nineteen people were freed from a police station on Tuesday morning after spending nearly eight hours in custody for trying to remove piles of razor wires reportedly left behind on sidewalks by the police.
EC Accused of Not Doing Enough to Promote Local Elections
BANGKOK — Election Commission sec-gen Jarungvith Phumma on Thursday denied the criticism that the agency appears to be neglecting the local elections for administrative posts across Thailand, set to take place on Dec. 2.
Rift Grows Between Activists Over Guard Misconduct at Protest
BANGKOK — The split between the protesters’ security network deepened after one of the guards was caught on camera kicking a vehicle close to Wednesday’s anti-government protest.
Minister Threatens Lawsuit at Student Complaint Website
BANGKOK — Education minister Nataphol Teepsuwan on Wednesday threatened a legal action against high school activists who run a website where students can report abuses at their school.
Prayut Acquitted of Ethics Breach Over Army Housing, Retains Post
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s highest court on Wednesday acquitted Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha of breaching ethics clauses in the country’s constitution, allowing him to stay in his job.
Students’ No-Uniform Revolt Met With Rage From Schools
BANGKOK — Hundreds of school students in Bangkok on Tuesday ditched their uniforms in favor of casual outfits in solidarity with calls to reform the education system – prompting outrage from some school administrators.
Protesters Say They Were Kicked Out for Attending Rallies
BANGKOK — Two demonstrators said they had to drop out of university after their families disowned them for participating in ongoing protests against PM Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Pro-Reform Protesters Rally Outside King’s Army Unit
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s indefatigable pro-democracy activists took to Bangkok’s streets again Sunday, this time to protest the army as they push forward with their campaign for sweeping reforms, including to the nation’s monarchy.
