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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 Government Releases Exiled Lao Democracy Activist

by DC Editors - February 4, 2022

Thai Government Releases Exiled Lao Democracy Activist

An exiled Lao political activist who was arrested over the weekend for overstaying his visa has been released on bail by Thai authorities.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Political Dissidents, Thailand

Walking A Tightrope As A Thai Democracy Advocate 

by DC Editors - November 30, 2021

Walking A Tightrope As A Thai Democracy Advocate 

Thailand’s pro-democracy movement depends on the tenacity of important activists who walk a tightrope to keep the movement alive.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Democracy Protests, Political Dissidents, Thailand

Thai Journalists on Challenges of Covering Protest Movement

by DC Editors - October 6, 2021

Thai Journalists on Challenges of Covering Protest Movement

Thailand’s protest movement has shifted from anti-monarchy to anti-misrule protests. Journalists face an uphill task covering it.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Journalism and Free Speech, Thailand

Protest Leaders Arrested In Thailand

by DC Editors - August 11, 2021

Protest Leaders Arrested In Thailand

At least ten anti-government figures have been denied bail amid fresh calls for royal reform and the resignation of the prime minister.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Political Dissidents, Thailand

Thai Student Activists Charged With Royal Defamation

by DC Editors - July 24, 2021

Thai Student Activists Charged With Royal Defamation

A dozen Thai pro-democracy student activists were charged with royal defamation over demands last year for reforming the monarchy.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Democracy Protests, Thailand

Thai Democracy Activists March Against Government

by DC Editors - June 25, 2021

Thai Democracy Activists March Against Government

On Thursday, pro-democracy demonstrators took to the streets of Thailand’s capital to resume calls for the government’s resignation.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Democracy Protests, Thailand

Thai University Hazing Rituals Foster Authoritarianism

by DC Editors - June 24, 2021

Thai University Hazing Rituals Foster Authoritarianism

Hazing is a decades-long practice to initiate first year students in Thailand. However, critics say the practice fosters authoritarianism.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Dictatorships, Thailand

Thailand Democracy Protesters Plan Return To Streets

by DC Editors - June 23, 2021

Thailand Democracy Protesters Plan Return To Streets

Thailand’s protesters intend to return to the streets Thursday, restarting a pro-democracy movement slowed down by Covid-19 breakouts.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Democracy Protests, Thailand

Prosecution Of Thailand Democracy Activists And Protesters

by DC Editors - June 20, 2021

Prosecution Of Thailand Democracy Activists And Protesters

Thailand’s crackdown on activists has intensified. Protests over lese majeste laws sparked a recent wave of violence towards dissenters.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Dictatorships, Thailand

Child Prosecuted for Insulting Thailand Monarchy

by DC Editors - May 29, 2021

Child Prosecuted for Insulting Thailand Monarchy

A child has been prosecuted in Thailand for insulting the monarchy. HRW urged authorities to drop such charges against children.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Democracy Protests, Journalism and Free Speech, Thailand

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