Thai parliament begins debate on constitutional amendments
Both houses of Thailand's parliament are starting a joint-assembly today to debate motions calling for constitutional amendments. The debate comes as anti-government protests are gaining momentum in recent months. Changes to the charter written under the previous military government are a key demand by protesters.
What's next after largest Thailand's largest political protest in years?
Police are mulling charges against pro-demcoracy actvtivsts following them holding a large anti-government protest this weekend on Bangkok's Sanam Luang. But what's going to happen next?
Thai activists stage largest anti-government protest in front of Grand Palace
Day 1 (19 September 2020)
Day 2 (20 September 2020)
Thammasat University bans September 19 anti-govt protest
Thammasat University has banned an anti-govt rally to be held at its campus next Saturday, unless its organizers comply with their guidelines. But activists remain defiant, saying the protest will go ahead.
Thailand protests: Students call for reforms in country's education system
Thailand is seeing unprecedented protests by high school students. Energised by recent anti-government rallies, Thai teenagers are seizing the opportunity to demand reform of an education system which they said is outdated.
Thailand reports first local #COVID19 case after 100 days
Thailand has reported its first local transmission of COVID-19 in 100 days. The country appeared to have brought the spread under control, having reported no local infections since May.
Thai finance minister Predee Daochai resigns after 26 days
Thailand's finance minister Predee Daochai has resigned after just 26 days in office. It's not exactly clear why he's quitting, but Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has accepted his resignation. Thailand's economy is set to see its biggest contraction on record due to the COVID-19 pandemic.