Thai people deserve tremendous applause for standing up to the military-monarchy alliance that has ruled the country for decades. No harm should come to people demanding freedom of expression and human rights. 👏👏
#15ตุลาไปราชประสงค์#WhatsHappeninginThailand
(1/3) Ex Democrat MP Rachada Dhanadirek said Mon ambassadors from 18 countries should stop interfering in Thai judicial process by expressing support for MFP. Remark came aft ex MFP leader Pita Limjaroenrat was invited for lunch at the German Residence late last week. #Thailand
#Democracy lost in #Thailand today. The loss is staggering and will affect any meaningful reform going forward. It is also awful that PM @Thavisin did NOT defend @Pita_MFP, as a major element of “soft power” now dies with @MFPThailand. #ยุบก้าวไกล
The dissolution of @MFPThailand was expected, but still a blow to those hoping for change in Thailand. The verdict lays down strict limits on what can and cannot be discussed in Thai politics. The monarchy is off-limits - and Thai democracy can at best be described as ‘qualified’
#Thai Police have “never experienced this before,” said a 21-year-old officer deployed to #Bangkok. “The protesters disappear even before we arrive; we cannot tackle the #protests by using our old methods.” #whatishappeninginthailand#ม็อบ20ตุลา