On Saturday, police raided a Thai printing house and seized a contentious book written by a popular pro-democracy figure.
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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.
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.
Clubhouse App Lets Thai Pro-Democracy Protesters Speak Freely
Clubhouse is an invite-only audio app that is surging in popularity in Thailand as a protest movement continues.
Thai protesters face off against police
The Thais are not giving up the fight against lèse-majesté laws. They returned to the streets to protest, facing off police.
Thailand: Prominent Activists Held in Pre-Trial Detention
A Bangkok Criminal Court denied bail for four democracy activists on lese majeste charges as monarchy has weaponized these laws to silence critics.
Thai Woman Gets 43 Years Jail For Insulting Politicians Online
65-year-old woman sentenced to more than 43 years in jail for sharing online posts criticising the royal family
China Model promotes ‘authoritarian modernism’ in East Asia?
Democracy has regressed in much of Asia though there are notable exceptions like Malaysia and Taiwan. Post looks at role of China in these developments.