THAILAND PROTESTS
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Politics
Thailand police used chemicals irritants against protesters: Amnesty
Bangkok, Jul 2 (EFE).- Thai police used water cannons filled with chemical irritants to disperse student-led protests demanding democratic reforms…
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Politics
Pro-democracy protest called in Bangkok after months-long suspension
Bangkok, Jun 23 (EFE).- Student groups on Wednesday announced new pro-democracy protests in Thailand after they were suspended for months…
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Conflicts & War
44 days into hunger strike, Thai student leader’s health worsens
Bangkok, Apr 29 (EFE).- The health of one of the main leaders of student protests in Thailand on hunger strike…
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Conflicts & War
More than 30 injured in Thai anti-monarchy protests
Bangkok, Feb 14 (efe-epa).- At least 31 people were injured in a clash between police and protesters during demonstrations against…
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Crime & Justice
Thai writer gets over 4 years in prison on lèse-majesté charge
Bangkok, Jan 18 (efe-epa).- A court in Thailand on Monday gave four and a half years in prison to an…
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Politics
Protests in Thailand pushed to middle of the year due to pandemic
Bangkok, Jan 13 (efe-epa).- Mass student-led protests calling for democratic reforms in Thailand have been postponed until the middle of…
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Conflicts & War
Thai authorities detain 14 suspected pro-democracy protesters
Bangkok, Dec 31 (efe-epa).- Thai authorities on Thursday arrested 14 suspected members of the pro-democracy movement that in recent months…
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Conflicts & War
Thailand defends lese-majeste law after UN voices concern
Bangkok, Dec 20 (efe-epa).- The government of Thailand has defended its lese-majeste law, which stipulates up to 15 years in…
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Conflicts & War
Thailand’s 2020 protests: Unfulfilled demands and a shattered taboo
By Gaspar Ruiz-Canela Bangkok, Dec 19 (efe-epa). Months of student-led protests in Thailand have resulted in the frustration of demonstrators…
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Human Interest
Thai protester, 16, faces accusations of insulting king
Bangkok, Dec 17 (efe-epa).- Thai police on Thursday questioned a 16-year-old student accused of lese-majesty for allegedly taking part in…
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