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Thailand

It Seems That They Are Being Strengthen by Election

By Burapha
January 29, 2022
in :  Thailand

Thailand – The Sunday’s by-political race in Bangkok is probably going to be a two-horse race between the Pheu Thai and the Kla parties, as indicated by a political examiner. In view of this, Stithorn Thananithichot, head of the Office of Innovation for Democracy at King Prajadhipok’s Institute, said the challenge in Constituency 9 looks set to be a confrontation …

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Government
Thailand

The Unexpected Disdain Against the Public Authority Intensifies

By Burapha
July 20, 2021
in :  Thailand

Surprisingly, In the midst of everything going on in the country, there were several issues that needs to be addressed and focusing on these things are quite challenging but here’s the thing that is gaining attention, The counter government fights are a blend of old and new gatherings displeased by the drawn out hold on power by the commanders who …

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HongKong
ASEAN News

Hong Kong court discovers leading democracy activists guilty of unlawful assembly

By Katherine S
April 1, 2021
in :  ASEAN News

Seven leading Hong Kong pro-democracy personalities were convicted on Thursday of organizing and participating in an unauthorized assembly during massive anti-government protests in 2019 including media tycoon Jimmy Lai, marking the territory’s latest crackdown on disagreement. The four-week trial was heard in West Kowloon Court, where Judge Amanda Woodcock read the verdict on Thursday morning. Prosecutors accused the seven activists …

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Tatmadaw
ASEAN News

Asean must aid the return of Myanmar to democracy

By Katherine S
February 27, 2021
in :  ASEAN News

Last Feb. 1, on the day of the convening of the newly elected parliament, the world was stunned as the Myanmar military, known as the Tatmadaw, seized power after the nation voted overwhelmingly for the return of Aung San Suu Kyi and the National League for Democracy in the November 2020 election. Asean’s limits are well known, with the ideals …

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rally
Thailand

A Huge and Lengthy Rally to Demand Reforms in the Charter

By Burapha
September 28, 2020
in :  Thailand

In mid-October, democracy activist Arnon Nampha called for a major and lengthy street rally to bring pressure on the government to amend the constitution. Mr. Arnon, an attorney, made the call in a speech at a rally attended on Sunday night by members of several pro-democracy organizations at a public park near the city gate, off Mitraparp Highway, in Nakhon …

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Joshua Wong
ASEAN News

Hong Kong Court Dismisses Joshua Wong ‘S 2019 Election Disqualification Challenge

By Katherine S
September 24, 2020
in :  ASEAN News

Hong Kong court rejected on procedural grounds a challenge by pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong to his disqualification from last year’s district election in the city. Opposition leaders and activists were closely watching Wong ‘s struggle as they pushed through traditional politics and demonstrations to push for greater democracy in the Chinese-ruled region. Wong, 23, was the only candidate to be …

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Plaque
Thailand

The New Democracy Plaque For Demonstrators Was Deleted Overnight

By Burapha
September 22, 2020
in :  Thailand

The new plaque symbolizing democracy installed by demonstrators from the Thammasat Unified Front and Demonstration at Sanam Luang has been destroyed overnight. In a ceremony led by protest leader Parit Penguin Chiwarak at 6.39am on Sunday, the plaque was inserted in cement at Sanam Luang to mark a new age of people’s control and to announce Thailand belongs to the …

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Hong kong
ASEAN News

Two Dozen Activists From Hong Kong Outlawed The Tiananmen Protest In Court

By Katherine S
September 16, 2020
in :  ASEAN News

Hong Kong demonstrators yelled out-of-court anti-government slogans as more than two dozen high-profile democracy campaigners gathered over a banned vigil to mark the attack on Tiananmen Square. Tens of thousands of Hong Kongers defied a ban on protests to mark the anniversary of the deadly repression of students calling for democracy by Beijing. The annual vigil has been held in …

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Free people group
Thailand

Majority Approve with the Demands of the Free People Group Regarding their Democratic Principles

By Burapha
August 24, 2020
in :  Thailand

A majority of people agree with the three demands raised by the Free People group, believing they are in line with democratic principles, but some believe the demonstrators should not infringe the monarchy, according to an opinion survey conducted by the University of Suan Dusit Rajabhat or Suan Dusit poll. On Aug 16-21 the poll was conducted online on 197,029 …

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Democracy
Thailand

Call to Withstand Pressure, Allow Rallies To Show Democracy Advocates Needs to be Heard

By Burapha
August 15, 2020
in :  Thailand

Pro-democracy activists called on educational institutions to allow on-campus protests as pressure increases on them to prohibit “risky” political activities.In Fact, Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of the opposition Move Forward Party, posted that safe spaces were dwindling for students to express their views and that young people “should be permitted to carry out activities there.” His remark came after the University …

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