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Statement of Parit “Penguin” to his judges
Parit Chiwarak declares Article 112, Thailand’s lese majeste law, is backward, announces that he will fast until his right to
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Features
Features
Decoding Thailand’s lese majeste law
Many activists have been charged with Thailand’s lese majeste law, Section 112 of the criminal code, over the last few
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Teaching LGBT rights through board games
“It’s time for us to see them as a normal man or woman. Straight men or women don’t
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Udon Thani new generation: Battle over royal portraits, a monument, and a flag (Part II)
Udorn Thani’s democracy fighters are battling over symbols. Three cherished symbols of the state: the royal portrait, the city’
Interviews
Interviews
KKC high schoolers: The power of Khon Kaen students (10)
“Now I think it’s time for change. Everyone’s awakened.” Kwankhao Tangprasert, leader of Khon Kaen KKC student movement
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The political crisis and students with high expectations (6)
Amid calls from Thailand’s new generation for the resignation of the prime minister, the amending of the constitution, and
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The way out of students high-stakes demand (5)
“If Thailand wants to end the conflict, the constitution needs to be amended,” says Assoc. Prof. Dr. Somchai Phatharathananunth from
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Nick Sarakham: The voice of grassroots people (4)
At political rallies, Thanawit Sepsuk or “Nick Sarakham,” who is also known as “Nattawut 2,” speaks about the problems faced by
Opinion
Opinion
The crisis of pervasive moss in the Mekong
The phenomenon of persistent moss in the Mekong River is not a natural occurrence
Opinion
Journey of the red shirts continues
After the 2010 violent crackdown, the redshirt movement was diminished. Following the 2014 coup d’etat, they were hunted down. However, in
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Chronicle of struggle of Phongsathon : Sensation of being accused of lese majeste
“I’m not going to stop carrying on nor stop speaking out. I’ll continue the fight as long as
Opinion
LGBTQ+ Thais: The citizens left behind by the law (3)
Thailand’s LGBTQ+ community is pushing for the legal protection of gender equality but still faces many obstacles, especially the
Opinion
Voice of the Isaan’s gender diversity (2)
“I believe our Isaan people in the future will definitely be able to accept, love, and be unprejudiced toward LGBTIQ+,
Opinion
Everywhere, All at Once
The youth movement shaking Thailand now is remarkable for its ability to manifest itself seemingly everywhere and at the same
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Children’s Revolt
It’s a cliche to say that a given country is at a “crossroad,” but in this case Thailand really is.