Isaan academics sign petition condemning use of Section 112
Isaan academics join together to speak out violence and Section 112, Thailand’s lese majeste law.
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Khong-Chi-Mun student group in Isaan urges an end to violence
The newly-established Khong-Chi-Mun student group in Isaan urges an end to violence
The Isaan Record
February 16, 2021
The Isaan Gender Diversity Network comes out to create space for equality and acceptance
LGBT groups have long been active in cities like Bangkok and Chiang Mai. But in Isaan, members of LGBT community are forming the region’s first-ever network, aiming to fight for equal rights, challenge stereotypes, and create understanding of LGBT issues.
ดวงทิพย์ ฆารฤทธิ์
October 30, 2020
Ubon Ratchathani University students organize in solidarity with protesters in Bangkok
Students at Ubon Ratchathani University joined into the group “Ubon U won’t tolerate” on Friday even to show support for protesters in Bangkok and issue a statement condemning government violence.
The Isaan Record
October 16, 2020
Govt disperses “The People’s Party 2020” rally, arrests leaders
Photos by Suphaphorn Tumprakon Early this morning at about 4:30 a.m., a group of around 500 crowd-control officers with shields and body armor broke up a group of about 1,000 protesters demonstrating on the street next to Government House. It took the police just one hour to take control of the area where they also […]
The Isaan Record
October 15, 2020
Despite death threats, anti-mining group vows to reclaim mine in Nong Bua Lamphu
A group of locals is planning to escalate their longstanding opposition to a limestone mine in Nong Bua Lamphu’s Suwannakhuha District on Friday amid death threats against one of its advisors.
The Isaan Record
September 23, 2020
Black magic and calls for change at large protest at Khon Kaen’s Democracy Monument
Protesters at Khon Kaen city’s Democracy Monument called for democracy and held a mock ritual to drive out the prime minister on Thursday evening.
The Isaan Record
August 21, 2020
Nong Bua Lamphu locals block entrance to limestone mine after negotiations fail
Locals in Nong Bua Lamphu’s Dong Mafai district yesterday escalated their opposition to a limestone mine in a long-running dispute with the mining company and the state.
The Isaan Record
August 14, 2020
Isaan writers, students express solidarity with activists charged after Harry Potter-themed protest
After a human rights lawyer and a leader of the recent pro-democracy protests were arrested and accused of several charges, Isaan student activists and a group of writers issued statements of solidarity.