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2020 Thailand protests

Duncan McCargo on the Thai Opposition’s Big Win

Duncan McCargo on the Thai Opposition’s Big Win

By Sebastian Strangio
Thailand’s election result was remarkable. What does it say about recent changes in Thai politics and what lies ahead?

Thai Activists Sue Government Over Alleged Use of Pegasus Spyware

Thai Activists Sue Government Over Alleged Use of Pegasus Spyware

By Sebastian Strangio
Last year, cybersecurity researchers claimed to have unearthed “an extensive espionage campaign targeting Thai pro-democracy protesters."
From the Streets to the Ballot Box: Ex-Student Protesters Prepare for Thailand’s Election

From the Streets to the Ballot Box: Ex-Student Protesters Prepare for Thailand’s Election

By Robin Vochelet
Once at the forefront of the youthful protests against PM Prayut Chan-o-cha, activists weigh in on the stakes of the upcoming polls.

Thai Protesters Face Off With Police in Bangkok

Thai Protesters Face Off With Police in Bangkok

By Cory Wright
Despite COVID risks, protesters took to the streets of Thailand's capital once more to call for the prime minister's ouster and decry the government's pandemic response.

Thailand Protesters Gather as Government Weaponizes Lese Majeste 

Thailand Protesters Gather as Government Weaponizes Lese Majeste 

By Tyler Roney
Protest groups change venue to keep the peace as authorities resurrect the notorious Article 112.

Thai Lawmakers Debate Demands for Constitutional Changes

Thai Lawmakers Debate Demands for Constitutional Changes

By Associated Press
The government of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is hoping to defuse protesters' calls for far-reaching reform.

Thailand Protests at a Tipping Point

Thailand Protests at a Tipping Point

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Tamara Loos.
Thai Protesters Rally Again, Promoting a Diversity of Causes

Thai Protesters Rally Again, Promoting a Diversity of Causes

By Associated Press
Some 20 groups called the rally at Bangkok's Democracy Monument this weekend under the name "Mob Fest.”

With Petition Drive, Thailand’s Protests Settle Into Stalemate

With Petition Drive, Thailand’s Protests Settle Into Stalemate

By Sebastian Strangio
As protesters address their demands to the king, Thailand's military-royalist establishment is banking that the demonstrations will peter out.

“We Are the Destiny You Cannot Avoid”: Thailand’s Prospects for Political Change

“We Are the Destiny You Cannot Avoid”: Thailand’s Prospects for Political Change

By Sasiwan Chingchit
Social and technical trends suggest that the country has reached a historic political watershed.

Thailand Blocks Access to Porn Sites, Prompting Protests

Thailand Blocks Access to Porn Sites, Prompting Protests

By Sebastian Strangio
The paternalistic move will only exacerbate the country's simmering anti-government and anti-monarchy sentiment.
Hong Kong’s Blueprint Changed Protests Around the World

Hong Kong’s Blueprint Changed Protests Around the World

By Silvia Frosina
From Belarus to Thailand, activists worldwide are learning from the city's pro-democracy movement.

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