Tag: Democracy
Thailand placed 4th in ASEAN on the Democracy Index 2020
Thailand has been placed fourth in ASEAN, and 73rd in the world, while categorized as one of the world’s “Flawed Democracies,” on the Democracy Index [Read More…]
Symbolic democracy plaque at Sanam Luang removed
The brass plaque installed at Sanam Luang on Sunday as a sign of defiance by protesters demanding reforms of the monarchy has been removed. Thai [Read More…]
Democracy in Cambodia Under Threat Amid ‘Climate of Fear’
Cambodia’s ruling party under Prime Minister Hun Sen has created a “climate of fear” as the government widens a crackdown on the opposition and activists [Read More…]
State of democracy ‘under threat’ in Turkey – PACE
A clampdown on media freedom, erosion of the rule of law and human rights violations in an anti-terror operation in Kurdish areas threaten the functioning [Read More…]
PM says Obama didn’t pressure him over democracy
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has said that United States President Barack Obama did not pressure Thailand to commit to a speedy roadmap to democracy during [Read More…]
2016 a year of economic gloom: Pheu Thai
A Pheu Thai Party economic expert has warned that the country will continue to face a flagging economy this year while urging the government to [Read More…]
Yingluck Shinawatra criticises draft charter
Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra has criticised the draft constitution which is to be voted by the National Reform Council on September 7, saying the [Read More…]
Three Arrested in Chiang Mai After Pro-Democracy Rally Outside US Consulate
CHIANG MAI – Three people have reportedly been arrested for their suspected connection to a brief pro-democracy demonstration in front of the United States Consulate [Read More…]