Protesters in Thailand attacked by police as they try to submit a petition to the king
Water canons and a blockade met the protesters who sought to petition the King, calling for reforms and return to democracy. Protests have been going on in Thailand for months against the military junta and seeking reduction of royal power
Thailand demands return to democracy
The protests in Thailand have grown into a movement against the civic-military junta in power led by the government of Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Protests intensify in Thailand despite government’s declaration of emergency
Thousands of protesters have gathered in the streets despite the government declaring a state of emergency, specifically to put an end to protests. Meanwhile, PM Prayuth Chan-ocha has said he will not resign
Protests intensify in Thailand in response to pre-emptive arrests by police
21 individuals were arrested from the Democracy Monument in Bangkok on October 13, Tuesday, as they congregated for demonstrations planned for the next day. The news of the arrests has triggered widespread outrage and protests
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