The military & royal elite, who have long held power in Thailand, must decide whether to meet some or all protest demands, or take aggressive steps to shut down demonstrations.
In episode 600 of ThePrint's 'Cut The Clutter', Shekhar Gupta discusses why youngsters in Thailand are protesting against the monarchy and the military.
The two of the main protest organizations have vowed to stage mass gatherings until all of their demands, which include rewriting of the constitution & reform of the monarchy, are met.
The protests are underpinned by years of sluggish growth now exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, which has put the Thai economy on course for its worst performance ever.
Bangkok: In Thailand’s democracy, emojis and retweets are becoming the new ballots.
On Monday, protest organizers asked supporters on Facebook whether they should hold rallies...
Arrests have failed to deter the mostly student-led protesters in Thailand. Protests are gaining momentum with the movement calling for daily demonstrations until demands are met.
Though insulting the Thai royal family is punishable by law, criticisms started on social media and then on the streets, and PM Prayuth Chan-Ocha is struggling to shut it down.
Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.
The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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