Observers say that the pursuit of a female journalist by authorities in Thailand has exposed the country’s lack of media freedom.
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News about the struggle for better democracy in Thailand. Thailand is not a functioning democracy. According to Freedom House, the "July 2011 elections were considered relatively free and fair" but a military coup soon overturned the result. Also check out our section on World Democracy.
Thai Protest Leader On Prison Hunger Strike Given IV Drip
One of the leaders of Thailand’s pro-democracy movement was being administered an intravenous fluid drip in prison.
Thailand’s Deep South Conflict Is Democracy Reform Hurdle
A pro-democracy movement continues to call for change but Thailand’s deep south conflict that remains unresolved is seldom mentioned.
Future of the Pro-Democracy Movement in Thailand
Thais are protesting despotism but the unyielding repression puts to question the future of the democracy movement in Thailand.
Thai Police Clash With Democracy Protesters Near King’s Palace
On Saturday, Thai Police clashed with a crowd near the King’s Palace in Bangkok, using rubber bullets to disperse the protestors.
Thai Police Raid Printing House Over Pro-Democracy Book
On Saturday, police raided a Thai printing house and seized a contentious book written by a popular pro-democracy figure.
Asia’s ‘Milk Tea’ Activists Give Support For Democratic Change
Pro-democracy activists have been banding together in Asia in recent months. They are doing so both online and on the streets.
Three Thai Democracy Activists Charged With Insulting Monarchy
After being charged with insulting the monarchy, three famous Thai pro-democracy figures were refused bail in a Bangkok court.
Hundreds Protest Thailand Lese Majeste Law In Bangkok
On Saturday, hundreds of protestors marched through Bangkok, Thailand’s capital, to draw attention to a punitive royal defamation law.
Thai Marchers Link Their Democracy Cause to Myanmar Protests
A new faction of Thai protestors is linking their cause to what is happening in Myanmar where protestors want the end of the coup regime.