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Thailand's Defiant Demonstrators - The Newsmakers



Thailand's Defiant Demonstrators

Oct 22, 2020

The Newsmakers

Tens of thousands of people in Thailand are ignoring a ban on protests to demand democratic reform, and they're targeting not only the government but also the untouchable monarchy. Insulting the King can land you a hefty prison sentence, so why are protesters making this bold stand now? And who is going to break first, protesters or the establishment?

Guests:
Kasit Piromya Thailand's Former Foreign Minister
James Buchanan Thai Political and Social Researcher
Thitinan Pongsudhirak Director of Institute of Security and International Studies

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Thailand protests explained

Oct 22, 2020

Nexus

There have been plenty of anti-government protests in Thailand in the past, but for the first time ever, we’re seeing people openly complaining about the monarchy. This is risky behaviour, because under the so-called Lese-Majeste law it’s a criminal offence to insult the Thai Royal family and could land you in jail for 15 years. So why do protestors feel so emboldened now? and what has them so upset? We explain the protests with Parit Wacharasindhu, the nephew of a former Thai Prime Minister, Thai activist Junya Yimprasert who is petitioning Germany's leaders to take action against the king (who spends a lot of time there) and finally, Pavin Chachavalpongpun the founder of the popular 'Royalist Marketplace' Facebook group where people can openly discuss the monarchy.​
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