When political protests started last July, college students took center stage. Then, high school students in uniform showed up, waving the three-finger salute—the faces of middle-class Thai youths. On 7 August’s march to the First Infantry Regiment, the home of the General Prayut Chan-o-cha, youths as young as 15 andContinue Reading
One may agree with his political philosophy and activity, or one may not. One may agree in part, but not in whole. One might even find him off-putting. But one thing we cannot deny is the courage of Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak. He’s all but 23 years old and has beenContinue Reading
All eyes are on this Saturday. Pro-democracy protestors will gather at the Democracy Monument and march to the Grand Palace. Police Chief General Suwat Jangyodsuk declared, “In no way will we let anyone destroy national treasure.” According to the Chief, 2,333 cases are pending against the pro-democracy movement since JulyContinue Reading
