Demonstrators in Bangkok demand democracy
At the moment there is a (forbidden) protest march going on in Bangkok. Demonstrators had announced a march to Government House. The demonstrators want elections to be held in November and the junta to resign.
On Saturday, May 5, the Democracy Restoration Group held a demonstration with speeches on the grounds of Thammasat University. One of them was Sasinutta Shinthanawanitch, who alone included the monarchy in her argument.
Thai protest, despite ban, against postponement of elections
Members of the People Go Network (PGN) and other groups demonstrated in Bangkok yesterday against the postponement of the elections in Thailand. In Bangkok, the New Democracy Movement (NDM) organized a demonstration at the Bangkok Art and Culture Center and another group gathered at Lumpini Park to demonstrate.
Many military in Bangkok to prevent demonstrations
Thai activists have called on their compatriots via Facebook to take to the streets in the capital Bangkok on Sunday to demonstrate against the junta, but no one showed up, partly due to the presence of many soldiers.
Talks between the Electoral Council and a government delegation broke off prematurely this morning when the protest movement (PDRC) besieged the grounds of the Royal Thai Air Force in Don Muang, where they were meeting over the elections.
Guard shot dead on way back from demonstration
A guard of the protest movement was killed and four demonstrators injured yesterday afternoon when demonstrators from two protest groups came under fire on their way back to their base.
Dutch Embassy: Demonstrations in Bangkok (update February 3)
Elections took place throughout Thailand on Sunday, February 2. Local incidents occurred over the weekend.
Forum supports elections; students threaten to occupy US embassy
• Two provinces form anti-government movement department
• Forum supports elections on February 2
• Suthep announces mass rally against elections
News from Thailand – December 12, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• SEA Games Opening Ceremony: Brilliant and stunning
• Opposition politicians defect to governing party
• Massive bomb attack in Pattani: 4 killed, 15 injured
Army doesn't talk to Suthep
The top of the armed forces has rejected an invitation for a meeting from action leader Suthep Thaugsuban. Such a meeting could give the impression that the army is siding with the demonstrators.
We are going to spend Christmas in Thailand as it continues. We are going to Bangkok for 5 days 5 days to Chiang Mai and then another 5 days to Pattaya. Can this still be done with all those demonstrations? We are traveling with children.
News from Thailand – December 11, 2013
Today in New from Thailand:
• Four offices looted during occupation of government complex
• Academics call plan for Volksraad 'pure fascism'
• Rice farmers have been waiting for their money for almost three months
Suthep now targets the Shinawatra clan
Prime Minister Yingluck's (almost) tears have not softened action leader SuthepThaugsuban. The next target of the anti-government protesters is the Shinawatra family. The UDD (red shirts) calls on the population to rise up against the anti-government protest.
News from Thailand (1) – December 10, 2013
The olive branch that Prime Minister Yingluck offered to the anti-government protesters has had no effect. The protest leaders believe that dissolution of the House of Representatives and new elections is not enough. The rally will continue until the 'Thaksin regime' is eradicated.
Bangkok Breaking News – Dec 9, 2013
On this page we will keep you informed of the latest developments regarding the anti-government demonstrations in Bangkok. Times in bold are Dutch time. In Thailand it is 6 hours later.
News from Thailand – December 9, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Embassies have little interest in observing demonstrations
• Prime Minister Yingluck dissolves House of Representatives
• Fourth bridge between Laos and Thailand opens over the Mekong
All 153 MPs from the opposition Democrats are resigning
• Nine marches are moving through Bangkok to Government House today
• Action leader Suthep: We will continue until we are successful
• Opposition party Democrats leaves House of Representatives