Leena Rikkilä Tamang, regional director for Asia and the Pacific in her presentation addressed crucial concerns on Thailand’s democracy.
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Thai Rap Battle! Government Responds to Rap Slam With Own Tune
Most fans of rap and hip-hop would find “Thailand 4.0” lame. It features a melodic sampling of the national anthem and lyrics such as “There are many talented Thais, if we work together”.
Rap Slamming Thailand’s Military Junta Gets 23 Million YouTube Hits
Director of viral rap video slamming Thailand’s military Junta get 23 million YouTube hits says artists behind it has no intention of hiding from police.
Defiant New Thai Political Party Resumes Collecting Donations
Future Forward, emerging new party in Thailand ahead of overdue elections next year, resumes collecting donations despite order to stop by election officials.
Thai Police Shut Down Journalists’ Discussion About Rohingya
Police in Thailand shut down forum organized by foreign journalists to discuss whether military officers in Myanmar should face justice for Rohingya purge.
Thailand’s Corruption and Democratic Delays Angering Population
as the coup’s fourth anniversary approaches May 22, the ruling junta, or National Council for Peace and Order, is facing a crisis
Parties call for junta to finally unshackle Thai democracy
Thai political parties called on the junta to lift curbs on campaigning as disquiet with the military’s 4-year rule deepens
Hundreds join anti-Thai junta rally as calls for democracy grow
Hundreds of pro-democracy Thais rallied in Bangkok to skewer the ruling junta with T-shirts, signs and speeches
Why the Thai junta chief’s latest pop song falls flat with citizens
The Thai junta chief’s attempt to woo the country with a rock ballad dubbed “Diamond Heart” fell flat on Valentine’s Day
Cambodian dissident jailed after deportation from Thailand
Human rights groups condemn Thailand for deporting Cambodian woman who fled her country to avoid prosecution