King of Thailand says he ‘loves’ pro-democracy protesters demonstrating in attempt to curb his powers as he declares nation ‘the land of compromise’ King Maha Vajiralongkorn spoke in his first direct public comments on protests Protesters have been demonstrating in a bid to curb the Thai king’s powers One protest leader said his comments sounded … Read more
Pro-democracy activists in Thailand have staged a fourth straight day of high-profile protests in the capital, thwarting efforts by the authorities to stop them, including a shutdown of the city’s mass transit systems. Unlike Friday’s protests, which saw police using water cannons to keep the demonstrators at bay, Saturday’s rallies were peaceful, with no reports … Read more
Anti-government protesters confronted the Thai king and queen with a three-fingered Hunger Games salute as they toured Bangkok to mark the fourth anniversary of his father’s death on Thursday. Queen Suditha, riding in a white limousine alongside King Vajiralongkorn, looked distinctly nervous as the royal couple were confronted by thousands of protesters demanding reforms, as … Read more
Thai protesters fought with royalists in the streets of Bangkok today as the country’s billionaire king prepares to ride through the capital in a motorcade amid growing calls to end his untouchable status. Hundreds of pro-democracy protesters staged a show of force today as they assembled at the city’s Democracy Monument to demand the prime … Read more
As my plane took off, I looked down wistfully for one last time at the city I love so much, with its skyscrapers, its ferries and its fabulous fizzing energy. I was bidding farewell to Hong Kong. At the age of 26, I was leaving my home, my parents, my two brothers and my friends … Read more
As my plane took off, I looked down wistfully for one last time at the city I love so much, with its skyscrapers, its ferries and its fabulous fizzing energy. I was bidding farewell to Hong Kong. At the age of 26, I was leaving my home, my parents, my two brothers and my friends … Read more