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Rights group condemns violence at protests
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has voiced growing concern over recent violent confrontations between the police and anti-government protesters.The Commission on Tuesday urged all sides to respect human rights and ensure proper treatment of underage people in the judicial process. The statement referred to the ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Govt must listen to pro-democracy protesters, survey says
A recent Suan Dusit opinion poll on living “amidst anti-government protests” revealed that most people believe the government and pro-democracy protesters should accept one another.The survey, conducted between March 1 and 5, involved 1,147 respondents who have an interest in politics.Keep reading ...
The Nation Reporter
Govt struggles with 'tech-savvy' protesters
The government is struggling to deal with tech-savvy youth-led demonstrators who make the most use of information and communication technologies and social media platforms as a major tool in their anti-government campaign, academics and former protest leaders said.They also raised concern about possible confrontations between ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Anti-Government Protests Mount in Thailand as Young Thais Demand Change
Anti-government “flash mobs” have spread across Thailand as tech savvy youth demand democratic reforms as the country staggers forward in the initial stages of COVID-19 recovery. The number of rallies has increased in the kingdom, with more than 40 anti-government protests organized on short notice since ...