K-Pop Fans Raise Millions for Pro-Democracy Protest
BANGKOK — Fans of South Korean pop groups are fundraising millions of baht to support the ongoing pro-democracy protests in Thailand.
Armed With Social Media, Thais Gear up For Friday’s Protest
BANGKOK — Netizens opposed to the government are mobilizing for what is expected to be a large protest against PM Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday afternoon.
Fear Change Much? Gov’t Blocks Change.org to Stop Petitions
BANGKOK — The government ordered internet providers to block access to online petition site Change.org as of Friday.
Imposters Among Us: Royalists Showing Support for Protest Go Viral
BANGKOK — Efforts by the authorities to stage a yellow shirted gathering to show loyalty for the monarchy and denounce the anti-government protests on Wednesday seemed to backfire in some areas.
Koisuru Democracy: Singer, Girl Idols Lend Voice to Protest
BANGKOK — Breaking the shrill cry of activist leaders’ shouting through the mic from a truck was the smooth voice of a young singer, checking in with pro-democracy protesters to their cheers.
Netizens Ridicule Pageant Beauties’ Take on Thainess Questions
BANGKOK — Pageant queens said “Thainess” could be represented by love for the monarchy, the one-baht coin, and by half-Thais at the final round of questions at Miss Universe Thailand 2020.
Man Says He Attacked Cinemagoer For Sitting Through Royal Anthem
CHANTHABURI — A man was splashed with a soft drink for refusing to stand up in the theater for the Royal Anthem, according to a video that went viral Tuesday.
‘Until We Meet Again:’ Japanese Tourist Spots Show Love for Thais
BANGKOK — Dear Thai tourists, we miss you a lot.
Less Than a Day Old, Democracy Plaque Lives On In Memes, Fanart
BANGKOK — Thai netizens came out in force Tuesday to make art in honor of the ‘democracy plaque’ that was removed less than a day after it was installed by anti-government activists.
Popular Facebook Pages Now Act As Suicide Alert Service
BANGKOK — Facebook celebs aren’t just for entertainment anymore. Some of the most popular ones are now part of a suicide prevention initiative and have saved the lives of more than 60 people since the beginning of 2020, mental health officials said Tuesday.
