Thailand

Thai protesters’ plaque challenging monarchy removed

The plaque was installed on Sunday at Sanam Luang, the field near the Grand Palace in Bangkok where tens of thousands of people rallied peacefully over the weekend.

Thai activists challenge monarchy, declare victory

Protest leader Parit "Penguin" Chiwarak declared victory and told the crowd that the next protest demanding a new constitution and reforms to curb the powers of the monarchy would be on Thursday outside parliament.

Thai protesters come out in big numbers to demand reforms

Protesters gathered in Bangkok for the most ambitious rally so far in a pro-democracy campaign that has shaken up the government and Thailand's conservative establishment.

Why people in Thailand want you to stop drinking Red Bull

The world’s most famous energy drink brand is caught up in anti-democracy protests.

US Covid-19 death toll rises past 185,000 deaths – latest updates

The global coronavirus pandemic has killed over 870,000 people and infected more than 26.3 million. Here are the updates for September 3:

Scores protest against Thai government in Bangkok

Thailand has seen near-daily demonstrations for the past month by student-led groups denouncing Premier Prayut Chan-O-Cha, a former military chief who led the 2014 coup, and won a disputed election last year.

As some Asian countries reopen, risk of virus spread grows

While European countries, including hard-hit Italy and Spain, gradually returning to normal life, WHO warns the pandemic is worsening globally. Despite the success of China and New Zealand, some Asian countries still struggle to control the outbreak.

Footage shows another Thai dissident snatched in Southeast Asia

Wanchalearm Satsaksit was abducted from the street in front of his apartment in the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh late Thursday afternoon, Human Rights Watch said, citing security video. Cambodia has denied the abduction took place.

UK among the worst countries for children’s rights — report

Based on UN data, an annual study has measured how children’s rights are respected in 182 countries.

Turkey's daily coronavirus toll drops below 1,000 – latest updates

The global coronavirus pandemic has affected over five million people, with around 327,000 deaths. Here are more coronavirus-related updates for May 20:

Italy's daily virus death toll lowest since early March – latest updates

The global coronavirus pandemic has affected more than 4.6 million people, with over 308,000 deaths, according to a tracker. Here are more coronavirus-related developments for May 16:

Turkish plane with 2nd batch of virus aid lands in US - latest updates

The number of global coronavirus deaths has surpassed 237,000 with more than 3.3 million infections. Here are updates for May 1, 2020.